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FIFA WC 2018: Brilliant Belgians sweep past Samba Boys to book World Cup semi-final spot

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Belgium produced a blistering display to knock out five-time winners Brazil and book a World Cup semi-final spot against France.

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The Belgians ran out 2-1 winners in a frantic encounter in Kazan thanks to two first-half goals, the opener coming from a 13th-minute Fernandinho own goal before Kevin De Bruyne rifled home a second from the edge of the box on the half-hour mark.

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Substitute Renato Augusto pulled a goal back for Brazil with a 75th-minute header to set up a thrilling end to the game, but Belgium held on as worthy winners to set up a semi-final against France, who earlier saw off Uruguay in their quarter-final.

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