Japan beat Brazil in thriller as Vinicius scores stunners while Ancelotti, Raphinha sent off

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Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in a thrilling friendly in Singapore on Saturday, with the Samurai Blue scoring a 91st minute winner after a rousing Brazilian comeback led by Vinicius Junior which ended in Carlo Ancelotti and Raphinha both being sent off.

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Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, courtesy of a stunning late comeback from Ancelotti's side, but Japan had their revenge.

Hajime Moriyasu's hugely impressive side roared into a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura putting them in control.

But Vinicius smashed home a stunner to make it 2-1 before the break and then scored another beauty 15 minutes from time, with Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes grabbing assists on both, to set up a wild finale.

And wild it was.

Endrick smashed the crossbar from distance and then Brazil's captain Raphinha and head coach Ancelotti were both sent off for their remonstrations from the sidelines after the winner.

Brazil were incensed that a foul on Guimaraes wasn't given as Japan won the ball back and crossed for Tatsuhiro Sakamoto 91st minute winner.

This defeat will continue to crank up the pressure on Ancelotti after a disappointing World Cup.

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