"Ayase Ueda capped a remarkable turnaround for Japan as his 71st-minute header sealed a sensational 3-2 victory over Brazil in an international friendly on Tuesday. Following his late heroics against Paraguay in their last match, Ueda provided the pivotal moment yet again for Japan as they stunned Carlo Ancelotti's side at Ajinomoto Stadium. Japan came close to taking the lead in the 21st minute when Takumi Minamino's cross across goal was somehow glanced wide by Ueda following good work from Ritsu Doan."
"Bruno's second half went from bad to worse in the 62nd minute when he turned Keito Nakamura's scuffed volley into the roof of his own net to help Japan restore parity. Four minutes later, Manchester United's Matheus Cunha had the ball in the back of the net after getting on the end of substitute Rodrygo's cross, only for it to be ruled offside."
Ayase Ueda scored a 71st-minute header to complete Japan's comeback and secure a 3-2 win over Brazil. Japan fell behind to Paulo Henrique's composed finish and Gabriel Martinelli's half-volley before Takumi Minamino halved the deficit early in the second half. Fabricio Bruno's error led to an own goal that equalised for Japan. A Matheus Cunha goal was ruled offside minutes later. Junya Ito's in-swinging corner found Ueda's head to seal the decisive goal. The match took place at Ajinomoto Stadium and marked Japan's first-ever victory against Brazil after nine previous meetings.
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