Japan makes a spectacular comeback against Brazil

TPO - The Japanese team defeated Brazil 3-2 in an international friendly match. This was the first victory of the "Samurai Blue" against this opponent after 14 confrontations.

Ueda scored the winning goal.

The home field advantage and the enthusiastic cheers of the home crowd helped the Japanese team enter the match with great enthusiasm. The "Blue Samurai" were ready to play an open game with Brazil in the early stages of the match. However, the lack of defense made Japan pay dearly in the first half. In the 26th minute, Bruno Guimaraes exchanged passes with Paqueta, then made a delicate pass for Paulo Henrique to enter the penalty area and then made a toe-poke to send the ball to the far corner, defeating goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

Coach Ancelotti's team played with more and more excitement and doubled the gap just 6 minutes later. Martinelli broke the offside trap, rushed forward to receive a delicate pass from Paqueta and finished into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Suzuki standing still. Japan had 2 good chances but Minamino and Ueda missed them very regrettably. The first half ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of the Samba dancers.

Japan rose strongly in the second half and unexpectedly scored a goal to reduce the score from a mistake by a Brazilian defender. In the 52nd minute, seizing the opportunity from a mistake by a Brazilian defender when he carelessly passed the ball, Minamino fired a powerful shot into the top corner, defeating goalkeeper Souza. The game in the second half completely belonged to the home team, coach Moriyasu's team had less possession of the ball than Brazil but had twice as many shots and created many dangerous opportunities.

In the 64th minute, winger Keito Nakamura swooped in and cushioned the ball into the Brazilian net from Junya Ito's assist. Seven minutes later, Ayase Ueda tore the visitors' net with a powerful header, assisted by Junya Ito again. Brazil pressed forward but were completely helpless against Japan's defensive efforts and ultimately lost 2-3.

This spectacular victory helped Japan end a three-match winless streak. This was the first time they defeated Brazil in 14 matches.

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