Hazard after the match with Japan: It was like a scary movie.
(8 years ago)Eden Hazard feared that Belgium could suffer a shocking loss to Wales in “2016”, when its people saw themselves at 2-0 disadvantages towards Japan on Monday evening at the World of Russia. Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui's goals in a “imagine” seven minutes, after the first half, and [...]
The goals of Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui in a seven-minute “, after the first half, put Japan on track to the quarterfinals of a Cup Worlde.
Yet, Belgians did not give up. They managed to make the spectacular collapse, further progressing on this tournament of numerous surprises. Hazard raised Phelani's role in the overthrow, but acknowledged that Belgium was concerned that it was leaving the tournament in circumstances similar to the loss in the quarterfinals of “Euroo 2016”, towards Wales.
Let's be fair, we're thinking the nightmare of two years ago against Wales was repeating, Hazard said at a press conference. But we also thought we could score goals to win. We have players who can change the game, the players in the field and those who come from the bench can make the difference. We are happy to have won the match and to continue at the quarterfinal”, he added.
Brazil hosts Belgium in Kazan on Friday, with Hazard coming up against Chelsea's fellow player, Willian. “Now, when it comes to the next match, it will be wonderful, Hazard added. Playing against Brazil is always amazing to players. We'll get a real good rest and try to win this fight”