France, July 11 -- Four days after his stoppage-time strike killed off Portugal in the last-16, the 30-year-old Arsenal striker entered as an 86th minute replacement for Dani Olmo and destroyed another World Cup adventure.

Only on the field for two minutes, his second touch of the ball zoomed into roof of the Belgium goal to give his side a 2-1 lead.

Though Belgium pressed for an equaliser, Spain held on to set up a semi-final with France on Tuesday in Dallas. Belgium breach Spain rearguard

The goal was cruel on a Belgium side that more than held its own against one of the favourites for the crown after losing captain Youri Tielemans to an injury during the pre-match warm-up.

Spain took the lead in the 31st minute when Fabian Ruiz pro...