In Pics: Brazil shocked as Belgium book FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal berth

Belgium ended Brazil's hopes of a record sixth World Cup crown on Friday night.

1.Brazil Fans

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Brazil fans were left shocked as a superb first half display by Belgium ended their hopes of a record sixth World Cup crown on Friday. (Reuters)

2.Own Goal

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Belgium took lead through an Brazil own goal. Eden Hazard's delivery from a corner was met by Vincent Kompany, with a decisive deflection from Manchester City teammate Fernandinho helping the ball past goalkeeper Alisson. (AFP)

3.Thiago comes close

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Thiago Silva came close to scoring but his tame effort struck the post. (AFP)

4.Kevin Scores

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Lukaku found Kevin De Bruyne in space on the right. The Manchester City ace had time to pick his spot before unleashing a right-footed drive that screamed past Alisson and inside the 'keeper's far post to double the lead. (Reuters)

5.Brazil fight back

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Brazil roared back in the second half with a headed goal from Renato Augusto. (Reuters)

6.Belgium Fans Rejoice

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The Red Devils advanced to the semi-finals round of the World Cup for just the second time in their history. (Reuters)

7.Brazil Go Home

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This was also Brazil's fourth successive World Cup campaign that was ended by a European opponent, having previously lost to France, Netherlands and quite unforgettably to Germany in 2006, 2010 and 2014 respectively.