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Takefusa Kubo
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Keito Nakamura
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Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
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Former LASK man scores! Japan edge Brazil in friendly
A brace from Vinicius Junior is not enough for Ancelotti's side. In addition, the Brazil manager and Raphinha are both shown red in the closing stages.
A youthful Brazil national football team suffered a 2-3 last-minute defeat against Japan on Saturday.
In the friendly in Singapore, a stoppage-time strike from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (90+1) earned the Asian side at least a small measure of revenge for their narrow exit against the Selecao in the round of 32 at the recent World Cup.
Earlier, former LASK player Keito Nakamura (19') had also scored for Japan alongside Takefusa Kubo (15').
Vinicius Jr. brace not enough
Even a brace from Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. (33', 75') was not enough for the five-time world champions under coach Carlo Ancelotti, who had named 15 players under the age of 23 in his squad.
Things also grew heated towards the end of the match. An incensed Ancelotti and the already-substituted Raphinha were both shown red cards by the referee following the late goal conceded.
The South Americans, who suffered a disappointing round-of-16 exit against Norway at the World Cup, have rested several established players for their tour of Asia.
A clash with hosts Singapore is on the schedule for Tuesday.
