Pre-Match Thoughts
After his goal and all round impressive display coming of the bench against Algeria, Man United's Fellani gets a start in the legendary Maracana, albeit back in midfield rather than up top. Belgium's slow start may well prove to be a blessing and a chance to knock on against a Russian team managed by former England coach Fabio Capello should not be turned down if they have any ambitions of going far.
Russia will equally be keen to win the game after taking only a draw against South Korea. Playing a more functionary style, it may be interesting to see how they cope with some of the more creative types on the other side. I've a feeling Russia will take a draw in the hope a win against Algeria in their last game will see them through - so I'll say 1-1.
Drink?
Despite the fact I'm sat here in just my shorts due to the heat, I'll just have a glass of cold milk for now.
First Half
Belgium have lacked any real cutting edge, with Lukaku especially being disappointing, and it's all made for a poor showing so far. Despite their "safety first" tactics, Russia should have had a penalty and also had the best chance to score .
After all the talk of their "golden generation" of stars, Belgium aren't looking anywhere close to top quality here. Eden Hazard especially has been anonymous
Second Half
Hazard must have read my mind, as just at the point where the game looked to kill itself through tedium, he came to life and set up the winning goal. It was some fine skill, that probably belonged in a better game than this.
Belgium through, then, and Russia will be be hoping South Korea fail to beat Algeria to keep them within touching distance going into the final games of the group.
What Do You Want?
Right now, some beans on toast.
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