Overview

• Ayase Ueda headed the winner in the 71st minute to seal a 3-2 result, delivering Japan's first victory over Brazil in 14 senior meetings.
• Brazil led 2-0 at half-time through Paulo Henrique on 26 minutes and Gabriel Martinelli on 32 before Japan struck three times after the break.
• Takumi Minamino punished a misplaced pass soon after the restart, Keito Nakamura's volley went in via a Fabrício Bruno deflection, and Ueda converted a Junya Ito corner.
• Fabrício Bruno's errors proved costly as Carlo Ancelotti's rotated side suffered a second defeat under his tenure just days after a 5-0 win over South Korea.
• Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu praised his players' effort and called for continued progress, while reports noted Japan were missing regulars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo.