Brazil Defeats Japan 2-1 to Advance to the Round of 16
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute as Brazil rallied after Kaishu Sano’s opener and Casemiro’s equalizer to advance to the Round of 16.
- On Monday, Gabriel Martinelli scored in the sixth minute of injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup Round of 16, advancing the team to the knockout stage.
- Japan took an early lead in the 29th minute when midfielder Kaishu Sano capitalized on a misplaced midfield pass, firing a right-footed shot from above the half circle to stun Brazil.
- Casemiro equalized with a 56th-minute header from Gabriel Magalhães, then Vinícius Júnior nearly reclaimed the lead in the 58th minute, but goalkeeper Zion Suzuki deflected his shot off the far post.
- The midfielder left the match in the first minute of second-half stoppage time with what appeared to be a leg injury, creating uncertainty about his availability for Brazil's next fixture.
- Brazil advances to face the winner of Tuesday's Ivory Coast versus Norway match on Sunday in the World Cup Round of 16, seeking to continue its tournament run.
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