Historical: Japan defeats Brazil, which was world champion five times

Japan achieved a remarkable return to the second half to defeat Brazil, five-time world champion, with a score of 3-2 in a friendly match held in a packed stadium in Tokyo, ensuring their first ever victory against the team from South America after 14 encounters, as both teams continue preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

As they were at the 2-0 disadvantage in the first piece after the goals of Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli, locals took advantage of mistakes in Brazilian defence, before the late-headed goal by Ayase Weeda sealed a historic victory, giving Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti much to reflect, reports indepedentFollow Periscope.

Takumi Minamino narrowed the gap to 52nd minute, after a wrong pass by Fabrizio Bruno enabled the Japanese assailant to mark from within the area. Nine minutes later, the dark night for Bruno deteriorated, as he wrongly diverted a ball toward his gate, carrying out the autogogues and evening the outcome.

With local fans creating a fiery atmosphere, Japan continued to seek the goal of victory. Deputy Junya Ito gave the decisive moment, executing an exact angle blow in the 71st minute, which Weda finalised with a powerful head-to-head strike after he preceded defender Lucas Beraldo.