Brazil beaten by Japan in Singapore
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Brazil lost 3–2 to Japan in a match played at Singapore’s National Stadium. Both of Brazil’s goals were scored by Vinicius Júnior, while Kubo, Sakamoto and Nakamura found the net for Japan. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team will next face Singapore on Tuesday (17) at 7 a.m. Brasília time.
The first half saw good scoring chances for both teams, but Japan made better use of their opportunities, opening the scoring in the 14th minute. In a quick transition from defense to attack, Dona passed to forward Kubo, who carried the ball forward, entered the box and scored. Japan added a second in the 18th minute. Nakano crossed to Nakamura, who controlled the ball and fired into the corner past Pedro Morisco.
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Vinicius Júnior scored both of Brazil’s goals against JapanCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/ CBF
Brazil pulled one back in the 32nd minute. After Brazil won possession in Japan’s defensive third, Estevão received the ball inside the box and shot, but Suzuki made the save. In the ensuing play, Vini Jr received a pass from Bruno Guimarães and unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box to score a stunning goal.
Brazil nearly equalized in the 44th minute. André won the ball in midfield, drove forward and shot from distance, forcing the opposing goalkeeper into a fine save to concede a corner
After ending the first half with sustained pressure and looking confident in their pursuit of an equalizer, coach Carlo Ancelotti kept the same lineup, putting his faith in the team’s chemistry. Just two minutes into the second half, Brazil had a good chance through Raphinha, who latched onto André’s pass inside the box and struck a powerful shot that drew a fine save from Suzuki
Goalkeeper Suzuki saved Estevão’s shot Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/ CBF
The second half continued with both teams defending strongly. With the lead, Japan slowed the tempo, allowing Brazil to control the match without creating clear chances to equalize. In the 12th minute, Ancelotti made three substitutions, bringing on three debutants: center-back Jonathan Jesus, defensive midfielder Marlon Gomes and forward Alisson Santana.
Brazil’s second-half dominance paid off with an equalizer from Vinicius Júnior in the 29th minute. Bruno Guimarães played a short corner to the Real Madrid star, who danced past his marker and fired across goal. The ball struck the post before crossing the goal line. It was another stunning goal from the Brazilian. Brazil nearly took the lead five minutes later, but Endrick’s shot from outside the box hit Japan’s crossbar.
But in stoppage time, Japan scored through Sakamoto to seal a 3–2 win.
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