In an exciting friendly held at Ajinomoto Stadium, Japan emerged victorious against Brazil with a score of 3-2 on Tuesday. The Japanese team displayed an impressive comeback, with goals from Takumi Minamino (7’ 2T), Keito Nakamura (18’ 2T), and Ayase Ueda (26’ 2T), overcoming Brazil’s earlier lead created by Paulinho (26’ 1T) and Gabriel Martinelli (32’ 1T).
Ayase Ueda was named the man of the match, contributing significantly with a goal. Another standout was Keito Nakamura, who also found the net for Japan.
Under the direction of coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan set up in a 3-6-1 formation, featuring Zion Suzuki as the goalkeeper; Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Shogo Taniguchi, and Junnosuke Suzuki in defense; Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura, Takefusa Kubo, and Takumi Minamino in midfield; and Ayase Ueda leading the attack.
On the other side, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil adopted a 4-5-1 formation with Hugo Souza in goal; Paulinho, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Beraldo, and Carlos Augusto in defense; Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Luiz Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, and Vinicius Júnior orchestrating the midfield; and Gabriel Martinelli spearheading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Jong Kim.
Substitutions for Japan
55’ 2T – Kaishu Sano off, Junya Ito on
74’ 2T – Ayase Ueda off, Shuto Machino on; Takumi Minamino off, Ao Tanaka on
75’ 2T – Keito Nakamura off, Yuki Soma on; Lucas Paquetá off, Richarlison on; Luiz Henrique off, Estêvão Willian on; Carlos Augusto off, Caio Henrique on
85’ 2T – Ritsu Doan off, Henry Heroki Mochizuki on; Daichi Kamada off, Koki Ogawa on
Yellow Card for Japan:
33’ 2T Ritsu Doan
Substitutions for Brazil
57’ 2T – Gabriel Martinelli off, Rodrygo on; Bruno Guimarães off, Joelinton on; Vinicius Júnior off, Matheus Cunha on
Yellow Card for Brazil:
34’ 2T Estêvão Willian