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Japan and Brazil met in an international friendly on November 14, with Japan winning 3-2.
Japan opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Takefusa Kubo, who converted a pass from Ritsu Doan. Four minutes later, Keito Nakamura extended the lead, scoring from Shuto Nakano’s pass.
Vinícius Júnior pulled one back for Brazil in the 33rd minute after a pass from Bruno Guimarães. He scored again in the 75th minute to complete a brace and level the score.
Takuhiro Sakamoto scored Japan’s third goal in the 90th minute of stoppage time to secure the win. Brazil’s Raphinha was sent off in the 90th minute of stoppage time. The match kicked off at 2:15 p.m. Baku time.
