Defensive blunders gift Japan goals, poor display from the Seleção | OneFootball

Defenders Fabrício Bruno and Beraldo had performances to forget in the friendly against Japan this Tuesday in Tokyo. The Cruzeiro player, who played his fourth game for the Brazilian National Team, was directly involved in the first two goals by the Japanese in the match. Meanwhile, the former São Paulo athlete failed in marking the third goal by the home team.

At seven minutes into the second half, Fabrício Bruno stumbled alone and made a bad pass inside the Brazilian area. Takumi Minamino did not forgive and started the home team's comeback.

Then, at 17 minutes, Nakamura shot and, in an attempt to clear, Fabrício Bruno deflected it into his own net. The ball was heading towards the goal, so the goal may not be considered an own goal in the match report. Finally, after a corner kick, Beraldo failed to mark Ueda, who headed in to score the winning goal. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Corinthians, also failed in the play.

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Fabrício's Numbers with the National Team

This was Fabrício Bruno's fourth game with the Brazilian National Team. Previously, the Cruzeiro defender had played in friendlies against Spain and England in March 2024, and in the defeat to Bolivia in the last round of the Qualifiers.

Overall, Fabrício Bruno's record is one win, one draw, and two losses. With the defender on the field, the National Team conceded seven goals in four games: three against Spain, one against Bolivia, and three this Tuesday against Japan.

Beraldo's Numbers

On the other hand, it was only Beraldo's fifth appearance for the National Team. Besides the same friendlies against Spain and England, the PSG defender played against the United States and Paraguay. With him on the field, Brazil also conceded seven goals.

Upon returning to Brazil, Fabrício Bruno will miss the Minas Gerais derby against Atlético-MG this Wednesday. The defender is suspended due to a third yellow card. Meanwhile, Beraldo returns to PSG aiming for the next round of the French Championship against Strasbourg.

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