Kazan — Belgium coach Roberto Martinez admits he has no secrets as he plots to end Brazil’s bid for a record-extending sixth World Cup ahead of their "dream" quarterfinal in Kazan on Friday. But the nation’s "Golden Generation" have been remin-ded that the match against the favourites could represent the last chance for them to shine on the world stage. "It’s a dream match for our players," Martinez told Belgian media after sealing qualification for the last eight with a last-gasp 3-2 victory over Japan. "There won’t be many secrets to the game. We have to defend as well as we can and then punish them when we have the ball. It’s that simple, and this team is ready for that." On paper, a Belgium side containing the talents of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku have the potential to cause a World Cup upset. But despite sailing through the group stage, Martinez’s ambitious Red Devils have their work cut out if they are ...
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