Sunday, June 26, 2016

Belgium thrashes Hungary 4-0 to advance to quarterfinal (The Associated Press)

Belgium's Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between Hungary and Belgium, at the Stadium municipal in Toulouse, France, Sunday, June 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

A superb performance by Eden Hazard guided Belgium to a 4-0 victory over Hungary on Sunday and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals. Center back Toby Alderweireld opened the scoring with a header in the 10th minute after poor marking by the Hungary defense. The Chelsea playmaker surged past a group of Hungary defenders on the left side before supplying a perfect low cross for substitute Michy Batshuayi to steer home in the 78th minute, just two minutes after coming on.


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