Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16...
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Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored in the 95th minute to give Brazil a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, sending them into the World Cup last 16.
- Gabriel Martinelli was the match-winner, scoring the decisive goal deep in injury time.
- Brazil will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in their next match.
- Japan had taken an early lead through a solo effort from midfielder Kaishu Sano before Casemiro equalized for Brazil.
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