Japan impressed football fans around the world on Monday night with a remarkably dignified response after Belgium being dumped them of the World Cup with a goal scored at the death.

The Samurai Blue let slip a two-goal lead as Belgium scored three second-half goals to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

West Bromwich Albion's Nacer Chadli scored the winning goal with the last kick of the game to leave Japan's players crestfallen.

It was the third time Japan has failed to make the last eight in the World Cup.

The disappointment was obvious, with some of the players falling on their knees in despair after the final whistle, while others were reduced to tears .