Brazil 2:1 Japan — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Kaishu Sano's early goal was not enough as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1, with Gabriel Martinelli's late winner sending the Seleção into a World Cup quarter-final against the winners of Match 78. It was a game that took an age to warm up, but when it did, Brazil's superior depth and relentless pressure eventually told against a stubborn but tiring Japanese side.

The turning point came in the 29th minute when Kaishu Sano, already on a yellow card, bundled the ball home to give Japan a shock lead, though Casemiro, himself booked early on, levelled just after the hour with a finish from Gabriel Magalhães's knockdown. As Japan's discipline frayed, with Daichi Kamada and Junnosuke Suzuki both booked, Brazil pushed harder and finally broke through in the 90th minute, Bruno Guimarães teeing up Gabriel Martinelli to poke home the winner.

Japan were the better side in the first half but Brazil deserved the win overall, their sustained pressure eventually proving decisive. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Brazil and the result confirmed it, with live signals backing the Seleção successfully at both short and longer odds. Brazil now face the winners of Match 78 in the quarter-finals on 5 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Brazil vs Japan?

Brazil 2-1 Japan (World Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Kaishu Sano (29') for Japan; Casemiro (56', assist Gabriel Magalhães) for Brazil; Gabriel Martinelli (90', assist Bruno Guimarães) for Brazil.

Was Brazil's win deserved?

Yes — Brazil were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Brazil vs Japan?

Yellow cards: Kaishu Sano (Japan); Casemiro (Brazil); Daichi Kamada (Japan); Danilo (Brazil); Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan).

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