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Brazil Stuns Japan in Stoppage-Time Thriller | San Antonio News
Brazil stunned Japan with a last-minute winner in stoppage time as Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal in the 6th minute of added time, sealing a 2-1 victory and advancing to the round of sixteen. Japan took an early lead through Kaishu Sano, but Brazil equalized in the 56th minute via Casemiro’s header. Despite missed chances, including one from Vinícius Júnior, Martinelli’s heroics prevented extra time and kept Brazil’s World Cup hopes alive. The win also marked Brazil’s first knockout-stage victory against Japan, while Japan remains winless in World Cup knockout games. Casemiro…
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