Carlo Ancelotti Reveals Message to Brazil Amid Japan Scare
Summary
Brazil’s soccer team came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a World Cup match thanks to goals by Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli in extra time. Brazil’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, said he encouraged his team to be patient and keep their game plan to win despite a weak first half.Key Facts
- Japan scored first with a goal by Kaishu Sano in the 29th minute.
- Brazil tied the score 1-1 with a goal by Casemiro in the 56th minute.
- The game was tied until extra time when Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal.
- Brazil controlled the ball 69% of the match and outshot Japan 7 to 2.
- The coach told players at halftime to stay patient and stick to their plan.
- Brazil has won the World Cup five times and has reached the Round of 16 every time since 1966.
- Brazil will next play the winner of the Norway vs. Ivory Coast match in the Round of 16.
- The match took place at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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