Martinelli's Last-Minute Goal Sends Brazil Past Japan

Brazil's national football team advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan. The match saw Gabriel Martinelli score a dramatic winner in the 95th minute.

Japan initially took the lead when Kaishu Sano capitalized on a loose pass from Danilo, driving the ball past Casemiro into the bottom corner. Brazil struggled to respond in the first half but equalized shortly after halftime when Casemiro headed home a cross from Gabriel.

The five-time World Cup winners nearly took the lead moments later when Vinícius Jr. made a dazzling run but was denied by Japan's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Brazil continued to press for a winner, and their efforts were rewarded when Martinelli found the net after a mistake from Ao Tanaka.

This victory sets Brazil up for a match against Norway in the next round.