I predicted 3-0 to the Belgians in this match. Unless there is an outbreak of hari kari in the Japaneese ranks, I can't see that happening. I might go and paint the cat so I can watch it dry.
Apart from weaker teams, our half of the draw has the major advantage of all matches up to the final, perhaps even the final, being played in Moscow where its a lot cooler than Sochi etc.
Japan are a decent outfit and might, with a bit of luck, put the brakes on the commentators Belgo-Citeh love-in. At the moment, listening to them is like a Manchester fan-zone.
Boom. Pick that out. Martinez looks as confused as he always does when his team's losing. It's a long way back for Belgium now.
Martinez needs to take off a centre-half and switch up the system. It's been wrong since the start of the tournament. He's not getting the best out of his team, especially De Bruyne, Hazard and Mertens.
Taking the day off in their last group game doesn't seem to have helped Belgium much. On the other hand, opting in effect not to play Japan is looking smarter.
