Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard were a couple of star performers for Belgium as they defeated Brazil for a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
The European side were the better team and won the game 2-1, thanks to an own goal from Fernandinho and a rocket from former Blues star Kevin de Bruyne.
Brazil did get one back from Renato Augusto but Willian’s side just could not break down the Belgium defence and with Courtois in fine form, the Europeans will now play France for a place in the finals of the World Cup.
Hazard was truly brilliant as he kept winning free-kicks and made life difficult for the Brazilians.
The Chelsea Twitter handle was quick to praise the pair and even Michy Batshuayi. Given the circumstances, we are guaranteed to see a Chelsea player in the World Cup final as it could be either Olivier Giroud or the Belgium trio.
Full-time: 1-2 !
The Belgians are through! Congratulations @ThibautCourtois, @HazardEden10 and @MBatshuayi! #BRABEL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/GRmwqouZp3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 6, 2018
The Chelsea fans were quick to praise the stars too and here are some of the best reactions from the game.
Hazard and Courtois sent them to the Semi’s
Now keep hold of them— CFC DAILY #ENG (@CFCDaily) July 6, 2018
Eden Motm
— Matthew (@h8_pitts) July 6, 2018
EDEN HAZARD MASTERCLASS. Announce a new contract
— Tom (@ifijustsaveyou) July 6, 2018
Give Hazard whatever he wants! Even rename the stadium!
— Gwynbleidd (@igniazpi) July 6, 2018
When Hazard and Courtois return pic.twitter.com/9PSxFNYEI3
— CFC DAILY #ENG (@CFCDaily) July 6, 2018
No more argument of #Hazard and #Neymar who is better, the answer is there for all to see #BRA 1:2 #BEL #BRABEL
— Hazard Morata (@NNAMDIS4) July 6, 2018
— Personaje! (@migueel_v) July 6, 2018
Imagine saying Neymar is better than Hazard.
— Alex Hatch (@AlexH_29) July 6, 2018
All must stay next season
— Nephew Boat (@NephewBoat) July 6, 2018
Courtois on …….what a match!!! Go Belgium
— Abdulmumin Ozigis (@skinny_banty) July 6, 2018
KEEEEEP HAZARD!!!!!!!!!!
— #IStandWithMaria (@ahmedqassim2) July 6, 2018
pls hold on to Eden he must not go,and please sign golovin pic.twitter.com/cr66QZ30rX
— bobbyjay (@Seunex7) July 7, 2018
Excelente atajada , excelente partido !
— Rene Higuita (@higuitarene) July 6, 2018
