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Japan complete a superb second-half turnaround to secure a first-ever victory over Brazil in their international friendly in Tokyo.
The Japanese national football team pulled off a stunning second-half comeback to beat five-time World Cup winners Brazil 3-2 at the Kirin Challenge Cup in Tokyo on Tuesday, claiming their first-ever victory over the South American powerhouse.
The three goals scored against Brazil is more than just a number. It is a demonstration that Japan’s skills and structure are among the best in the world, and proof that they have no need to fear any opponent.
June 1 - Japan travel to their eighth successive World Cup finals on the back of several high-profile victories and with coach Hajime Moriyasu bullish about their chances of reaching the tournament's latter stages.
Japan wipe out 0-2 deficit to shake up football world, beat Brazil for the first time in 14 attempts
Japan pulled off a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Brazil in a high-profile friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking their first-ever victory over the five-time world champions in 14 attempts. Roared on by a crowd of nearly 45,000 at the National Stadium ...
Brazil debuted in the Beach Soccer Nations Cup this Thursday (19th) with a 7-2 victory over Japan. The match was held in the arena set up at Busto de Tamandaré, between the beaches of Tambaú and Cabo Branco. The tournament is part of the Paraíba World ...
Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?
Netherlands have the most stars. Sweden might've the best player. But Japan might have the team to do the impossible this summer.