BELGIUM 2 USA 1 (AET)
The last match of the last 16 saw another 0-0 draw over 90 mins.
But there are 0-0 draws like the Argentina match before and there are 0-0 draws....
This was a great game to watch as Belgium knocked on the door through out the 90 mins but the stubbon USA mixed with the great goal keeping of Everton goalie Tim Howard kept them out.
The USA never stopped running and could have had one or two themselves in what was at times end to end.
But after 90 mins and for the third 9pm game in a row it went to extra time.
Lukaku came on and made an imediate impression setting up a goal for De Brune early in the first half. Another break away goal scored by Lukaku looked to have sealed a victory for Belgium but theose plucky Americans fought back in the second period of "over time" to score and make a grand stand finish and with a bit more luck the USA could have taken it to pens but alas they didnt and Belgium went through.
Great fighting spirit by the USA and really deserved to go to a shoot out at worst.
Tonight bets.
BELGIUM EXTRA TIME @ 10/1.....4 points
New Balance.....
48 points