Brazil 1-2 Belgium: Hits and flops from the game, World Cup 2018

#1 Hit - Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)

Courtois was sensational between the sticks for Belgium

Thibaut Courtois was arguably Belgium's best performer on the night and the shot-stopper did not crack under the pressure exerted by Brazil, as they tried to claw their way back into the game. The 26-year-old was at the top of his game and made a number a crucial saves to keep the Selecao at bay throughout the full ninety minutes of the encounter.

Goalkeepers that have made 9 saves in a single 2018 #WorldCup game:#MEX's Ochoa vs. #GER#RUS's Akinfeev vs. #ESP #BEL's Courtois vs. #BRA Only 3 😳Courtois youngest among them 👏 pic.twitter.com/oaEskbSFwd

— 8Fact Football WC 🏆 (@8Fact_Footballl) July 6, 2018

Courtois hardly put a foot wrong and was equal to the task on numerous occasions when Brazil threatened to get back into the game. The Chelsea goalkeeper has just a single year remaining in his current contract with the Blues and this performance will surely grab the attention of a number of potential suitors who will be keen on recruiting him, amidst persisting rumours regarding his future at the club.

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