Paquetá’s ‘Hollywood’ assist, but Japan comeback stuns Brazil | OneFootball

Fabrício Bruno and Hugo Souza played a decisive role in Japan's comeback

Carlo Ancelotti faced his second defeat as the coach of the Brazilian National Team. On Tuesday (14th), the green and yellow team lost to Japan 3-2 in Tokyo. In one of the goals, Flamengo's Flamengo player Lucas Paquetá delivered a spectacular pass for Gabriel Martinelli's goal. However, Fabrício Bruno was involved in both of the Asian team's goals.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti started the game with three Flamengo players in the starting lineup: Hugo Souza, Lucas Paquetá, and Vini Jr. Additionally, Fabrício Bruno, who was not developed at Mengão but made history with the Sacred Mantle, also began the match.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Brazil dominated the first half. With an outstanding performance from midfielders Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Guimarães, Ancelotti's team had total control in the initial 45 minutes. The duo even played the role of 'assistants' on the Tokyo night.

At 26 minutes, Bruno Guimarães delivered a beautiful pass to Paulo Henrique. The Vasco full-back struck with the outside of his foot and scored a stunning goal. Shortly after, at 32 minutes, Lucas Paquetá made a subtle lob pass for Martinelli to finish with his left foot.

The Japanese team managed to reduce the deficit seven minutes into the second half, due to a significant mistake by Fabrício Bruno. The defender attempted to play out from the back inside the box, passing directly to Takumi Minamino, who took advantage to score. The Cruzeiro defender fell sitting inside the area.

It was not Fabrício Bruno's night! At 17 minutes, Junya Ito crossed into the box, and Keito Nakamura struck first-time. The Cruzeiro defender tried to save on the line but ended up pushing the ball into the net. A draw in Tokyo!

DID HUGO FAIL IN JAPAN'S GOAL?

Japan's comeback was imminent. At 25 minutes, Ayase Ueda hit the post after outjumping Fabrício Bruno. In the following play, Ueda himself headed directly at Hugo Souza, but the goalkeeper couldn't parry it forward, resulting in Japan's third goal.

WHEN DOES BRAZIL PLAY AGAIN?

Thus, after their visit to Asia, with a victory over South Korea and a defeat against Japan, Brazil will return to the field in November against Senegal and Tunisia. The matches are expected to take place in Europe, with England and France being the favorites to host the last friendlies of the year.

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