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Brazil Win Thrilling 2-1 Match to Enter World Cup Last 16 on Martinelli's Late Strike
Brazil scored late to beat Japan 2-1 in their World Cup round of 32 match in Houston, with Gabriel Martinelli securing the winner in injury time.
Brazil edged past Japan 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's late injury-time winner. The five-time champions advanced to the last 16 after a closely contested match in Houston. Brazil had taken the lead through Richly Siarris before Ritsu Doan equalized for Japan, but Martinelli scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute.
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