In a great footballing spectacle, Belgium win match, Japan hearts. FT 3-2

Japan fail to advance from Round of 16 despite taking a 2-0 lead after Belgium scored thrice to win by a one-goal margin to enter the quarterfinals where they will meet Brazil.

Free-scoring Belgium take on last remaining Asian team Japan in the Fifa World Cup 2018 Round of 16 match today at Rostov Arena. The winner will face Brazil who defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Round of 16 match, courtesy a goal and assist by captain Neymar.

Full-time report: Japan paid the price for going after their dreams of advancing, for the first time, to the quarter-finals of a World Cup. They were so near too, after taking a 2-0 lead by the 53rd minute at the Rostov Arena. And when Belgium pulled by the two goals, Japan, with a Samurai-spirit