"Brazil took command of their friendly in Japan this evening with two quick-fire goals in the first half. The visitors rode their luck before going ahead through Paulo Henrique after 26 minutes and Gabriel Martinelli doubled their advantage five minutes later. The early stages were a tactical battle with both teams struggling to find any fluency - perhaps not surprising in Brazil's case with coach Carlo Ancelotti making eight changes to the team that won 5-0 in South Korea on Friday."
"Vinicius Jr was operating as a false nine and struggled to make much of an impression with Brazil lacking much attacking threat. Ueda spurns chance to hurt Brazil Indeed, Japan ought to have taken the lead after 20 minutes. Brilliant play by Ritsu Doan created the opportunity, Takumi Minamino left it for Ayase Ueda but he put his shot wide. It was to prove a costly miss as Brazil scored from their next opening."
Brazil established a 2-0 lead over Japan in a friendly in Japan with goals from Paulo Henrique (26') and Gabriel Martinelli (31'). Coach Carlo Ancelotti made eight changes from the previous lineup, and Vinicius Jr operated as a false nine but offered limited attacking impact. The early play was a tactical midfield battle with few fluent moves. Japan created a clear chance through Ritsu Doan and Ayase Ueda, but Ueda's shot was off target. Brazil capitalized immediately, Henrique finishing a Bruno Guimaraes–Martinelli combination. Lucas Paqueta's loft set up Martinelli's second. A late Doan shot on target did not trouble Brazil's goalkeeper Hugo Souza.
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