Brazil 2-1 Japan: narrow victory in Round of 32 thriller

Brazil edged past Japan in a closely contested Round of 32 encounter. Playing at the stadium, Brazil controlled proceedings as gabriel martinelli scored late injury time to give brazil a 2-1 win over japan in the round of 32 at the world cup on monday. The 2-1 scoreline highlighted the fine margins between the sides, with tactical battles defining the encounter.

Player Performances

Brazil

#26Rayan

90'

7.7

#16Douglas Santos

90'

7.9

#7Vinícius Júnior

90'

7.6

#3Gabriel

90'1 A

8.4

#4Marquinhos

90'

7.7

#8Bruno Guimarães

89'1 A

8.4

#5Casemiro

89'1 G

8.4

Japan

#24Kaishu Sano

90'1 G

7.5