Brazil Survives Japan on Late Goal | Cork News

Brazil edged out Japan in a heart-stopping World Cup thriller, winning 2-1 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner. Japan stunned the crowd early with a 29th-minute goal from Kaishu Sano, but Brazil rallied in the second half, tying it via Casemiro’s header. Vinicius Jr. nearly broke the deadlock, only for Japan’s keeper to deny him spectacularly. With both sides desperate and the match teetering toward extra time, Martinelli delivered the clutch moment — sealing Brazil’s place in the round of 16 against Norway or Ivory Coast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cb57d39df970301