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Football friendly: Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in Singapore

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Football friendly: Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in SingaporeКирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0

Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in a friendly match in Singapore, thanks to a goal by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in added time. Vinícius Jr., the Real Madrid forward, had equalised for Brazil, before Raphinha and head coach Carlo Ancelotti were sent off after protesting, according to Seneweb.

Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in a friendly match played in Singapore, according to Seneweb. The decisive goal, scored in added time, sparked anger on the Brazilian bench.

The bench’s protests led to the sending off of forward Raphinha and head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil had chosen to field several young players. For Japan, the win is a result of prestige.

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