45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again
Summary
Brazil was close to being eliminated early from the World Cup after trailing Japan at halftime in their knockout match. However, under the leadership of coach Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil made a strong comeback in the second half and won the game with a late goal, advancing to the last 16.Key Facts
- Brazil was losing to Japan at halftime in their World Cup last-32 match.
- This was Brazil’s quickest risk of early World Cup exit since 1966.
- Japan scored first and played well in the first half, putting Brazil under pressure.
- Carlo Ancelotti is Brazil’s coach and the first foreign coach for the team at a World Cup.
- Ancelotti remained calm and confident, making only one forced substitution at halftime.
- Brazil changed their tactics in the second half, crossing the ball more often to attack Japan’s defense.
- Brazil scored in stoppage time thanks to Martinelli’s goal to win the match.
- Brazil will face either Ivory Coast or Norway in the next round (last 16).
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