Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 of the World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the five-time world champions fought back with goals from Casemiro and substitute Gabriel Martinelli, whose stoppage-time finish sealed the win. Japan had taken an early lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano’s low shot from outside the box.
Brazil dominated possession and created several chances throughout the match. After the break, coach Carlo Ancelotti introduced young forward Endrick, who energized the attack. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute with a header from a Gabriel cross, and Brazil continued to press for a winner. In added time, Martinelli converted a precise through pass from Bruno Guimarães to secure Brazil’s progression.
With this result, Brazil confirmed their place in the last 16, where they will face the winner between Norway and Ivory Coast. Japan, despite a spirited performance, exited the tournament after conceding late.
স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক প্রকাশ : ৩০ জুন ২০২৬, ০১: ৫৭ প্রথমার্ধে পিছিয়ে পড়েও হাল ছাড়েনি ব্রাজিল। বিরতির পর আক্রমণের ঝড় তুলে ম্যাচে সমতা ফেরানোর পর শেষ বাঁশি বাজার ঠিক আগমুহূর্তে গ্যাব্রিয়েল মার্টিনেল্লির গোলেই জাপানকে ২-১ ব্যবধানে হারিয়ে বিশ্বকাপের শেষ ষোলো নি
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