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Second half start
Coach Ancelotti sub Endrick for injured Lucas Paqueta. Brazil staff member comfort Neymar.
Lucas Paqueta (20) receive treatment at halftime of Brazil vs Japan, World Cup 2026 round of 16, Houston, USA, June 29. Photo: AP
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Brazil disorganization
First half show Brazil lack cohesion: Bruno Guimaraes hit Lucas Paqueta face with ball, Vinicius Junior demand Guimaraes pass earlier, Brazil players collide twice. Dangerous bad passes in own half lead to goal.
Vinicius Junior (7) react during Brazil vs Japan, World Cup 2026 round of 16, Houston, USA, June 29. Photo: AP
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Argentina fans celebrate Japan goal against Brazil
Argentine streamers celebrate Sano opener for Japan.
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Argentine streamers celebrate Japan goal against Brazil
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First half end
Japan lead Brazil 1-0 in Houston from Sano long shot. Lee Dixon on ITV say Brazil play poor without ball. He say Japan control midfield.
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Kamada yellow card
Kamada third player (after Sano, Casemiro) booked in first half. Foul Bruno Guimaraes to stop Brazil counter-attack.
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Sano goal moment
Kaishu Sano score opener for Japan, beat Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, World Cup 2026 round of 16, Houston, USA, June 29. Photo: AP
Kaishu Sano (24) celebrate with teammates after score opener for Japan against Brazil. Photo: AP
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- 41'
Brazil struggle
Paqueta unhappy with lack of movement from teammates when he have ball. Cunha force shot from 25m, Zion Suzuki make easy save.
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Japan fans celebrate Sano opener
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Japan fans celebrate Sano opener
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Vinicius Miss
Vinicius Junior fail to finish. Long shot easily caught by Zion Suzuki. Brazilian forward make little impact since start.
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Sano Controversial Past
Sano seen as Japanese Thomas Partey due to past rape accusation. Accusation dropped after large settlement paid to victim. On pitch, he lucky to avoid red card after clash with Cunha while on yellow card. But Sano now can become Japanese football hero.