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Brazil survive World Cup scare against Japan
Key takeaways
- Kaishu Sano's first-half opener gave Japan real hope to cause an all-time upset but Casemiro headed home an equaliser after 56 minutes.
- Martinelli then struck six minutes into added time to break Japan's hearts and ensure the five-time winners advanced beyond this tough test.
- It was Brazil's latest goal in normal time to win a World Cup game.
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Kaishu Sano's first-half opener gave Japan real hope to cause an all-time upset but Casemiro headed home an equaliser after 56 minutes.
Martinelli then struck six minutes into added time to break Japan's hearts and ensure the five-time winners advanced beyond this tough test.
It was Brazil's latest goal in normal time to win a World Cup game.
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