In addition to the provocations before the match between Brazil and Japanthis Monday (29), there was also space for a discussion on the field involving Matheus Cunha and the members of the Japanese technical committee.
Soon after the turn, the Brazilian striker made a high-five gesture towards the opponent’s bench. “I have five,” he said.
The team’s number 9 was replaced in the 21st minute of the second half by Gabriel Martinelli, .
Pre-match taunts
“Fixed it for the head”, said one of the comments on Kento Shiogai’s Instagram page this Monday afternoon (29), after the Brazilian team’s victory over Japano, at the last minute.
Last week, he went viral when he analyzed the confrontation between the teams in the round of 32 of the World Cup. For Shiogai, who is a reserve for Japan, Amarelinha would not be on the same level as favorite teams like France and Argentina, who were the last world champions.
After the match, won by Brazil in stoppage time, with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli, the Brazilians, who had already filled the athlete’s publications with comments even before the match, took the opportunity to make fun of the player.
“You missed the opportunity to remain silent,” says one of the comments. “Lower the ball,” replies another. Many still ask Shiogai not to close comments on posts after the defeat. “Don’t limit the comments! Sustain!”
Matheus Cunha also consoled
Despite the provocation, Cunha also consoled the Japanese in their elimination. He hugged Tanaka, Japan’s number 7, who cried a lot at the score.
Next game
With the classification, the Seleção now knows who they can face in the round of 16 of the World Cup: Norway or Ivory Coast.
The teams enter the field for the second phase of the World Cup this Tuesday (30), at 2 pm (Brasília time).
Dates, times and possible games for Brazil until the decision
- Dom. 05/07 – 17h – Octaves: Norway or Ivory Coast – New Jersey
- Sat. 07/11 – 6pm – Wednesdays – Miami
- Via. July 15 – 4pm – Semi – Atlanta
- Judgment. 19/07 – 16h – Final – New Jersey
