Live: Brazil v Japan - Football World Cup knock-out rounds
Brazil defeated Japan in a World Cup knock-out match following a late goal by Gabriel Martinelli. Japan had taken an early lead, but Brazil's persistent pressure eventually secured their victory.
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World Cup matches are major global sporting events that draw significant international viewership and cultural interest.
The shock of the match came in the 29th minute when Kaishu Sano opened the scoring for Japan, sending a shot from outside the box. The low strike skirted past a diving Alisson, placed perfectly in the bottom left corner just inside the post.
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