Cyprus Mail29 Jun 2026

Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32

Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time on Monday.

Brazil, who will next face Norway or Ivory Coast in New Jersey on July 5, looked like they were headed to extra time in a match in which the five-times world champions struggled to break down a resolute Japanese side....

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