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In beating Ronaldo's Portugal, Belgium prove they're more than just goals -- they have some grit, too

It's not often this Belgium team, with all their attacking talent, are restricted to just one shot on target. Portugal managed it, but unfortunately for the reigning European champions, Thorgan Hazard's effort flew into the net and their tournament is over.

Belgium's golden generation move on to face Italy in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals, following their 1-0 win, but only just. Progress also came at a cost after both Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard were forced off with injuries during a frantic second half that could not have been more different from a largely cautious first 45 minutes.