Jeremy Doku was withdrawn early in the second half as Belgium staged a miraculous World Cup escape, recovering from a two-goal deficit to eliminate Senegal 3-2.
What happened?
Belgium looked dead and buried as Senegal cruised toward the finish line thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr.
But the introduction of Romelu Lukaku sparked an unexpected late revival, with Lukaku clawing one back in the 86th minute.
Youri Tielemans then completed the comeback by heading home an 89th-minute equaliser to stun those watching on and send the match into extra time.
Why it matters for Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku played 55 minutes, making 24 touches and completing 13 accurate passes with an 81% pass accuracy rate.
He also won 5 ground duels and was fouled 4 times, making 4 touches in the opposition box.
What comes next?
The drama escalated to a controversial peak in the 125th minute after Dodi Lukebakio rocked the crossbar for the Red Devils.
Following a dramatic VAR review, the referee penalised Lamine Camara for a sliding challenge on Tielemans just before the shot, handing Belgium a last-gasp lifeline from the penalty spot.
Tielemans kept his composure amid intense pressure, firing the spot-kick perfectly into the top corner to seal a remarkable victory.
Belgium will now face either the United States or Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 16, with the match scheduled to take place on a later date.
Jeremy Doku's performance will be closely watched as he looks to make an impact in the tournament.
The match against Senegal was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all.
In the end, Belgium's late revival proved to be the difference, with Lukaku and Tielemans scoring crucial goals.
The win will give Belgium confidence as they look to progress further in the tournament.
With the round of 16 looming, Jeremy Doku and his teammates will be looking to build on this momentum.
The World Cup is known for its surprises, and this match was no exception.
Belgium's comeback will be remembered for a long time, and Jeremy Doku will be hoping to play a key role in the team's future matches.
For now, the focus is on the next match, and Jeremy Doku will be looking to make a big impact.
The stage is set for an exciting encounter, and Jeremy Doku is ready to take on the challenge.