(CNN) A stunning long-ranged strike from Thorgan Hazard settled a hotly-contested game between Belgium and Portugal, and qualified Belgium for the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 . However, it proved all in vain, as Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals where it will face Italy in Munich on Friday. "In these kinds of games you have to grab your chances with both hands," Hazard said afterwards. The only dampener on a glorious evening for Belgium will be when Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was forced off with an apparent injury minutes into the second half. "In the first half we were playing high and putting pressure on Portugal, but looking at that second half, we are lucky to win," Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said afterwards.

Source: CNN June 27, 2021 21:33 UTC