Japan 3-2 Brazil
Full-Time International Friendly Result
Japan3
Brazil2
Date: 14.10.2025 | Time: 13:30 (Local)
Goalscorers
- Brazil:Paulo Henrique (26'), Martinelli G. (32')
- Japan:Minamino T. (52'), Nakamura K. (62'), Ueda A. (71')
Key Match Stats
Expected Goals (xG)2.49 (JPN) / 0.61 (BRA)
Ball Possession33% (JPN) / 67% (BRA)
Total Shots15 (JPN) / 8 (BRA)
Key ContributorJunya Ito (2 Assists)
Match Report Summary
Japan completed a spectacular second-half comeback, overturning a 0-2 deficit established by Paulo Henrique and Martinelli in the first half. Goals from Minamino, Nakamura, and Ueda, fueled by a brilliant substitute performance from Junya Ito (2 assists), secured a shock 3-2 victory. Despite Brazil dominating possession (67%), Japan's high-quality attack was confirmed by an xG of 2.49 compared to Brazil's 0.61.
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