World Cup: Japan just missed a chance to dump Brazil

HOUSTON – Substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck in the 95th minute to secure Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup Round of 32. Arsenal winger Martinelli’s late goal broke the Asian’s resistance and sealed Brazil’s place in the last 16, where they will face either Ivory Coast or Norway.

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Japan had stunned the crowd when Kaishu Sano scored a brilliant solo effort in the 29th minute after a Brazilian error. Veteran Casemiro equalised with a header 11 minutes into the second half as Brazil dominated. Martinelli’s injury-time winner sparked wild celebrations, though the Japanese’s knockout struggles continued.

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