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With both sides facing a daunting route to Euro 2020 glory, it was Belgium who emerged to reach a quarter-final tie against in-form Italy thanks to Thorgan Hazard s long-range strike.
It was a goal that deserved to settle a game of few chances, although De Bruyne s substitution early in the second half will concern Roberto Martinez, as will Eden Hazard’s departure late in the match.
Portugal could not capitalise and paid the price for a third-placed Group F finish that condemned them to this side of the draw.
At odds with a tense finale, opportunities were few and far between prior to Belgium s spectacular 42nd-minute opener.
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