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World Cup Round of 32
Brazil crestBrazilLWWWW
2–1
FT
HT 0–1
Japan crestJapanWWWWW
  • Casemiro 56′
  • G. Martinelli 90′
  • K. Sano 29′
NRG Stadium, Houston Maurizio Mariani, Italy

Match report

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in World Cup Round of 32 at NRG Stadium, Houston.

Brazil recovered from 1 goal down to win.

G. Martinelli struck in the 90th minute for Brazil.

Expected goals finished 1.69 to 0.23, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Brazil recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Late drama

G. Martinelli struck in the 90th minute for Brazil.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.69 to 0.23, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Brazil above · Japan below
  • 12′Kaishu Sano
  • Casemiro14′
  • 29′⚽K. Sano
  • 45′Daichi Kamada
  • ⇄Lucas PaquetaEndrick46′
  • Danilo48′
  • ⚽CasemiroAssist: Gabriel56′
  • ⇄M. CunhaG. Martinelli66′
  • 66′⇄R. DoanY. Sugawara
  • 66′⇄K. NakamuraJ. Suzuki
  • 78′⇄J. ItoS. Machino
  • 78′⇄D. KamadaA. Tanaka
  • 84′Junnosuke Suzuki
  • ⇄CasemiroFabinho90+3′
  • ⇄Bruno GuimaraesDanilo Santos90+8′
  • 90+7′⇄D. MaedaK. Ogawa
  • ⚽G. MartinelliAssist: Bruno Guimaraes90′

Match stats

● Brazil● Japan
Possession 69%
31%
Expected goals (xG) 1.69
0.23
Shots 19
5
Shots on target 7
2
Shots inside the box 12
2
Corners 6
2
Accurate passes 625
261
Saves 1
4
Fouls 4
13
Offsides 1
0
Yellow cards 2
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Brazil4-3-3
23 Ederson
12 Weverton
10 Neymar
6 Alex Sandro
15 Leo Pereira
24 Ibanez
22 G. Martinelli
2 Ederson
21 Luiz Henrique
19 Endrick
17 Fabinho
14 Bremer
25 I. Thiago
18 Danilo Santos

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti

Japan3-4-2-1
12 K. Osako
23 T. Hayakawa
5 Y. Nagatomo
4 K. Itakura
20 A. Seko
2 Y. Sugawara
6 S. Machino
17 Y. Suzuki
25 J. Suzuki
9 K. Goto
19 K. Ogawa
7 A. Tanaka
8 T. Kubo
16 T. Watanabe
26 K. Shiogai

Manager: Hajime Moriyasu

Top-rated players

CasemiroBrazil · 89′ · 1 goal
8.0
MarquinhosBrazil · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.9
Gabriel MagalhãesBrazil · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.9
Vinícius JúniorBrazil · 90′ · 2 key passes
7.7
Takehiro TomiyasuJapan · 90′
7.7
Kaishu SanoJapan · 90′ · 1 goal
7.6

Questions & answers

What was the score in Brazil vs Japan?

Brazil 2-1 Japan (half-time 0-1).

Where is Brazil vs Japan played?

The match is played at NRG Stadium, Houston.

Who is the referee for Brazil vs Japan?

The appointed referee is Maurizio Mariani, Italy.

What is the head-to-head record between Brazil and Japan?

In their last 4 meetings: Brazil 3 wins, Japan 1 wins, 0 draws.