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Japan stun Brazil with stoppage-time winner

Published : Saturday, 14 November, 2026 at 6:48 PM

Observer Online Report

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Japan stunned five-time world champions Brazil with a dramatic 3-2 victory in an international friendly at Singapore's National Stadium on Saturday, scoring a stoppage-time winner after the South Americans fought back from a two-goal deficit.

Takafusa Kubo, Keito Nakamura and Tatsuhito Nakamoto scored for Japan, while Vinicius Junior struck twice for Brazil.

Japan made a flying start, taking a 2-0 lead within 19 minutes. Kubo opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Nakamura doubled the advantage four minutes later.

Vinicius pulled one back for Brazil in the 33rd minute before restoring parity with a superb strike from outside the box in the 75th minute.

Just when the match appeared headed for a draw, Nakamoto struck in the first minute of stoppage time to seal Japan's memorable victory.

Brazil registered 15 shots, five on target, while Japan managed seven attempts, four of which tested the goalkeeper.

The late winner sparked protests from Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Raphinha, with the referee showing red cards to both.

Japan have now beaten Brazil twice in their last three meetings after failing to win any of their first 13 encounters. They also secured a 3-2 victory over the five-time champions in October last year.

Brazil will face Singapore on Tuesday afternoon without Ancelotti and Raphinha, who were sent off against Japan.

-AH

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