Belgium v USA
2014 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16
Kevin De Bruyne - 93'
Romelu Lukaku - 105'
Julian Green - 107'
\nI'm gutted to have let down everyone but especially my teammates. It's been an incredible ride but I know this will make me stronger.
\n- Chris Wondolowski (@ChrisWondo) July 2, 2014\nIt always was going to be a physical battle between the two teams, but Belgium was the only one adding creative touches, underscoring their individual class.
\nWhen U.S. President Barack Obama started watching the game in the second half, all he could see was increasing one-way traffic facing his team. Divock Origi hit the bar with a header in the second half, two players totally missed the ball for what would have been a tap-in goal and Howard swatted away ever more balls.
\n\"Now,\" Wilmots said, \"Belgium can celebrate.\"
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