Cape Town - Fans have hilariously hailed Marouane Fellaini as the "GOAT" after his impact from the bench in Belgium's dramatic 3-2 win over Japan in the World Cup last 16.
READ: As it happened Belgium v Japan
Belgium were trailing 2-0 before Fellaini and Nacir Chadli were introduced in the 65th minute with the midfielder hitting the back of the net 10 minutes later to draw Belgium level at 2-2.
Fellow substitute Chadli scored a dramatic winner deep into stoppage time in the 94th minute in a thrilling turnaround.
Twitter reacted hilariously to Fellaini's super-sub impact coming off the bench with the very meme-able star soon trending on social media.
France have Griezmann
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) July 2, 2018
Brazil have Neymar
England have Harry Kane
Croatia have Modric
Belgium have Fellaini pic.twitter.com/bEyQncIIrC
2-0 down
— ?? (@FeoWalcutt) July 2, 2018
Subs on Fellaini and Chadli
Both score goals to come back to 3-2
Roberto Martinez masterclass ?? pic.twitter.com/cUSgRRQCVO
#BELJPN
— Rabok?? (@rabok_jay) July 2, 2018
GERMANY,SPAIN,PORTUGAL,ARGENTINA FANS:??????they are going home too
CHADLI,FELLAINI: pic.twitter.com/cbMzUBMYJt
“Get the ball to Fellaini, he’ll rescue us.” pic.twitter.com/qnyjD6MnAE
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) July 2, 2018
Another Fellaini special#BELJPN pic.twitter.com/iNcYAY06qj
— An Absolute Shower (@Jolly_Good_Show) July 2, 2018
Imagine if the goal that wins the World Cup is a Fellaini header?
— The Boi (@ChuBoi) July 2, 2018
Goal at WC knockout stage:
— Busby Bulletin (@BusbyBulletin) July 2, 2018
Marouane Fellaini - 1
Ronaldo & Messi combined - 0#BELJAP pic.twitter.com/WFjRhztC6P
“Trust me: stick Fellaini on; start launching crosses. Works every time.” pic.twitter.com/38sFxOKWXZ
— Football Whispers (@FB_WHISPERS) July 2, 2018