"It looked to be going to plan for Brazil when goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli put them in charge at half-time. But the visitors fell apart after the break. Takumi Minamino pulled one back after 52 minutes and Keito Nakamura levelled 11 minutes later. Brazil were rocking and with a fervent crowd pushing them on, the hosts netted the winner after 71 minutes, Ayase Ueda heading home."
"The early stages were a tactical battle with both teams struggling to find any fluency - perhaps not surprising in Brazil's case given the number of changes to the starting XI. Vinicius Jr was operating as a false nine and struggled to make much of an impression with Brazil lacking any attacking threat. Indeed, Japan ought to have taken the lead after 20 minutes. Brilliant play by Ritsu Doan created the opportunity, Minamino flicked it on for Ueda but he put his shot wide"
Carlo Ancelotti rotated his side heavily, making eight changes after a 5-0 win, and those fringe players surrendered a 2-0 half-time lead in Tokyo. Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli scored in the first half to put Brazil ahead, but Takumi Minamino and Keito Nakamura struck in the second half to level. Ayase Ueda headed the winner in the 71st minute as Japan completed a comeback. Vinicius Jr, used as a false nine, struggled to influence proceedings. Ritsu Doan created an early chance that Ueda missed, and Japan extended an unbeaten home run to 21 matches while securing their first-ever victory over Brazil.
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