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Match Summary
Match overviewJapan secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brazil in an international friendly. Japan started brightly and took the lead in the 15th minute through Takefusa Kubo. Keito Nakamura doubled the advantage in the 19th minute. Brazil responded through a VinΓcius JΓΊnior double, scoring in the 33rd and 75th minutes to level the match. However, Japan had the final say when Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored the winner deep into stoppage time (90+1'). Brazil played the second half with ten men after Raphinha was sent off in the 45th minute. Despite Brazil dominating possession and registering 15 shots, Japan were clinical with their 7 shots, scoring 3 goals from 4 shots on target.