Neymar, with his tongue out, celebrates his goal against Japan. Photo: Reuters
The Brazilian national team beat Japan 1-0 on Monday thanks to a lone goal from Neymar. The goal, the fruit of a controversial penalty, was enough for the team led by Tite to add another victory to their tour of Asia. The friendly was played at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium in front of 63,638 spectators,
In a very balanced duel, the “Canarinhas” only managed to take the lead with 13 minutes left in the match. The locals, with quick combinations, were able to put a prestigious rival on the ropes who suffered until the end.
With this victory, Brazil closed the tour who started last Thursday with another smile, when they beat South Korea 5-1.
A) Yes, Brazil remained undefeated in the pouring rain, and has already placed first in front of a World Cup that will find him in the same group as Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. The Japanese, for their part, they left a more than positive image in front of one of the candidates to stay with the World Cup. Spain and Germany, the two confirmed by the area that will complete Costa Rica or New Zealand, look sideways.
Source: Clarin
