Brazil lost to Japan 3-2 this Tuesday (14)at Ajinomoto Stadium, in Tokyo, after having opened 2-0 on the scoreboard. This was the first Brazilian defeat to the Japanese in history.
The goals for Carlo Ancelotti’s men were scored by Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli, in the first half. In the final stage, Minamino, Fabrício Bruno (against) and Ueda scored for the Japanese comeback.
With the reverse, the Brazilian team continues to not register 100% success in a FIFA date since October 2024. At the time, the team was led by Dorival Júnior and beat Chile and Peru in the Qualifiers.
Since making his debut in June this year, Ancelotti has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in charge — 55.5%.
Find out how Japan 3 x 2 Brazil went
Regarding the team, Ancelotti made some changes. Brazil entered the field with: Hugo Souza, Paulo Henrique, Fabrício Bruno, Beraldo and Carlos Augusto; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Luiz Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, Vinicius Júnior and Gabriel Martinelli.
The first 20 minutes of the match were an attempt to pressure the Japanese, who went up the marking lines to disrupt the Brazilian ball.
However, from the first Brazilian goal, in the 26th minute of the opening stage, the Seleção began to control the duel.
After a combination of passes between Paulo Henrique, Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Guimarães, the Newcastle midfielder found Vasco’s right-back in depth. Paulo Henrique invaded the area and .
At 32, Brazil reached the second goal. Martinelli ran behind the Japanese defense, Paquetá played over the marker and the Arsenal striker finished with a cross to expand.
In the second half, Ancelotti’s team still controlled the game when, in the 7th minute, Fabrício Bruno lost his balance inside the penalty area and gave the ball to the foot of Monaco forward Minamino, who shot past Hugo Souza to reduce the score.
Cruzeiro’s defender. Nakamura received a cross and hit it first time. Fabrício Bruno tried to take it and ended up deflecting it into his own goal.
This was the first time Brazil had conceded more than two goals in a match under Ancelotti’s command. And there was still time for the third.
In the 26th minute, Ueda rose above the mark on a corner kick and headed over Hugo Souza. The Corinthians goalkeeper tried to make the save, allowing the Japanese team to come back.
The Brazilian National Team, in Europe — the opponents are yet to be confirmed by the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation). This will be the national team’s last commitment in 2025.
