In pictures: Belgium down Portugal 1-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

Thorgan Hazard's first-half goal gave Belgium a tense 1-0 win over holders Portugal

Last updated: June 28, 2021 | 11:33

compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor and With inputs from Agencies

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Thorgan Hazard's (pictured) first-half goal fired Belgium into the European Championships quarterfinals as the current world No. 1 team overcame defending champions Portugal 1-0 in a heavyweight clash held at Seville, Spain.

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The Dortmund attacking midfielder Hazard scored (pictured) in the 42nd minute on Sunday when he got the ball just outside the box and fired a superb shot into the bottom right, reports Xinhua.

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Portugal's defender Raphael Guerreiro (BOTTOM) and Portugal's midfielder Danilo Pereira (R) challenge Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku.

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Portugal's midfielder Bruno Fernandes (R) vies for the ball with Belgium's midfielder Axel Witsel. Belgium would now play against Italy in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 3.

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Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, background right, watches as Portugal's Ruben Dias, 2nd left, attempts a header at goal

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Portugal's midfielder Danilo Pereira (L) challenges Belgium's forward Romelu Lukaku.

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, competes for the ball with Belgium's Thorgan Hazard.

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Portugal's goalkeeper Rui Patricio fails to save the shot by Belgium's Thorgan Hazard.

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Portugal's Andre Silva, left, and Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois challenge for the ball.

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Portugal's midfielder Joao Palhinha (L) vies with Belgium's midfielder Thorgan Hazard.

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