Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal sends Brazil past Japan into World Cup last 16

Gabriel ⁠Martinelli ⁠scored the winning goal in the ⁠fifth minute of ​second-half stoppage time and Brazil climbed out of a halftime hole to send Japan packing 2-1 in a World Cup ​round of 32 match Monday in Houston. France 24's Jan Onoszko has the reaction from Rio.

BBC Sport – Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan and reach the last 16 of the World Cup. With just seconds left, Brazil won possession back on the edge of the Japan box and Bruno Guimaraes slipped the ball into Martinelli, who took a touch before […] The post Martinelli scores 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan to reach last 16 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck on 95 minutes in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter. READ: World Cup Round of 32: Brazil-Japan, Netherlands-Morocco Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano scored a classy solo goal after 29 minutes following a Brazil mistake to stun the huge numbers of fans decked out in yellow. […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Brazil downs Japan to book last 16 in dramatic fashion

Gabriel Martinelli scored a crucial goal for Brazil in their World Cup Round of 32 match against Japan. Kaishu Sano’s 29th-minute strike gave Japan a half-time lead, but Casemiro equalised shortly after the interval.

World Cup 2026 Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in Houston as Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner to send the five-time champions into the last 16. The post World Cup 2026 Brazil Beat Japan 2-1 to Reach the Last 16 appeared first on The Rio Times.

HOUSTON, United States — Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck on 95 minutes in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter. READ: World Cup: Canada beats South Africa to reach last 16 as knockouts begin Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano scored a classy solo goal after 29 minutes following a Brazil mistake to […]...Keep on reading: World Cup: Brazil downs Japan with Martinelli late show, reaches last 16

Gabriel Martinelli has made World Cup history by scoring the latest winning goal in a knockout match, his dramatic 95th-minute shot sealing Brazil's victory against Japan. This memorable moment shattered Francesco Totti's 18-year record, proving Martinelli's ability to thrive under pressure. His remarkable feat adds an exhilarating chapter to the annals of World Cup statistics and legends.

The victory at Houston Stadium marked Brazil’s first comeback win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match since their victory over England in the 2002 tournament The post World Cup: Martinelli seals dramatic Brazil comeback against Japan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a 95th-minute winner to give the five-time champions a 2-1 win over stubborn Japan.

Brazil secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a late winner to send them into the World Cup last 16. Read More: https://punchng.com/brazil-beat-japan-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-16/

The Arsenal winger scored deep into stoppage time, breaking Japanese hearts.

Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to send his side to the round of 16 with a win over Japan.

Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to send his side to the round of 16 with a win over Japan.

Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to send his side to the round of 16 with a win over Japan.

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Gabriel Martinelli scored deep into stoppage time as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 and book their place in the last 16.

The Selecao come alive in the second half after falling behind; Casemiro draws level before the substitute dashes Samurai Blue’s hopes

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic late winner as Brazil come from behind win an entertaining game against Japan and advance to the last 16 of the World Cup.

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to give Brazil a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the intense World Cup Round of 32 game Monday.

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday.

In a thrilling World Cup Round of 32 match, Gabriel Martinelli's late-game heroics led Brazil to a sensational 2-1 victory over Japan. After Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead, Brazil rallied back with a header from Casemiro. Martinelli capped off the comeback, scoring a last-minute winner that solidified Brazil's reputation in the tournament.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli scored the most dramatic of winners (Picture: Getty Images) Gabriel Martinelli was Brazil’s hero as they edged past Japan into the last 16 of the World Cup and his late goal set a tournament record in the process. The clash in Houston was one of the better games of the world Cup so far, with drama until the death. Japan took a first half lead as Kaishu Sano burst through the middle of midfield and slotted home on 29 minutes. Carlo Ancelotti managed to get his team going at the break and Brazil were level just before the hour-mark thanks to a header from Casemiro. Don't miss a World Cup moment England updates, match previews and exclusive analysis. Get it all in our daily World Cup newsletter. Sign up. The South American powerhouses were then pushing for a winner and eventually found it, but only shortly before the final whistle. Arsenal forward Martinelli came off the bench to produce a smart finish in stoppage time and book Brazil’s spot against Norway or Ivory Coast next. The strike from Martinelli was late – bang on 95m 00s – in fact it was the latest ever winning goal at the World Cup scored before extra time in a knockout match. Martinelli sparked wild celebrations from the Brazil squad (Picture: Getty Images) We’ve seen plenty of stoppage time winners in knockout games before, but none as late as Martinelli’s. Memorably Francesco Totti broke Australian hearts when he netted the winner for Italy in Germany in 2006. The Roma legend scored from the penalty spot on 94m 26s in Kaiserslautern to make it 1-0 to Italy and book their spot in the quarter-finals. Carlo Ancelotti’s team face Norway or Ivory Coast next (Picture: Getty Images) Martinelli said after scoring the crucial goal: ‘We were fighting all through the game, we wanted to keep ball possession. At some point we know we would get close to goal. ‘Japan close the defence really nice but we did a good job, really controlled the match and finally generated the winning opportunity.’ He added: ‘It represents so much. My whole family watching, my friend at home, our people celebrating. I’m so elated and really proud and it gives us confidence to move forward. We have to keep our feet firmly on the ground and good things can happen.’ Brazil steal it right at the death 🇧🇷Gabriel Martinelli surely wins for his country in the 96th minute… pic.twitter.com/Ptly6foaIL— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 29, 2026 On Caze TV, he said: ‘I don’t even have words to describe the joy in my heart seeing the Brazilian people happy with the qualification. My family, wife, parents, my friends… I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. ‘I think it will only sink in after a while.’ A man for the big moments. pic.twitter.com/9OSUiFWF3x— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 29, 2026 Casemiro, who was criticised for Japan’s goal but redeemed himself with Brazil’s first, added: ‘I think it was about our calm and our patience and pressuring and pressuring a team that was playing a very low block. We believed the time would come, our confidence and our pressure were key for this match. ‘I feel many emotions right now. When you score a goal you ask God to light you at that moment. It’s really a lot of emotions at the same time. ‘You have to really value the entire group. Martinelli with the winning goal. That’s the path to win the World Cup, you have to value the group.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

Brazil's Rayan celebrates after Gabriel Martinelli scores their late winner against Japan in Houston. Photo: Reuters Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time this morning.

Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 to roll into the World Cup last 16.

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck in the 95th minute in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter. Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano scored a classy solo goal after 29 minutes following a Brazil mistake to stun the huge numbers of fans decked out in yellow. Carlo Ancelotti’s men hit back 11 minutes after half-time with a header from veteran Casemiro as Brazil dominated the second period. Then up popped Martinelli right at the death to settle it and send the Brazil fans wild. History was against Japan: they had never won a knockout game at the World Cup while Brazil were record five-time champions. But this is not a vintage Brazil side, even with Ancelotti at the helm, while Japan have been talked of as dark horses. With the Brazil fans’ drums providing a constant rhythmic backdrop, Ancelotti’s side were on top early on in front of a crowd of 68,777. Images of Neymar on the bench popped up on the big screens, the noise from the Brazil fans going up another notch. Defensive midfielder Sano was booked for crunching in on Vinicius Junior, then Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha forced goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to turn the ball wide. Japan, who beat Brazil 3-2 in October in a home friendly for their first victory over the South Americans, then enjoyed a spell in the ascendancy. Just before the half-hour mark Hajime Moriyasu’s team took the lead, and it stemmed from an error by Danilo as he gave the ball away with a sloppy pass. Sano, one of four changes from Japan’s 1-1 draw with Sweden at the end of the group phase, picked the ball up in the centre circle and got away from the 34-year-old Casemiro – who was on a booking – with ease. Sano, who plays for Mainz in Germany, drove upfield before sweeping the ball past goalkeeper Alisson. It was his first goal for his country. Now the Brazil supporters were edgy, groaning when a move broke down or a pass went backwards. Brazil, whose last World Cup triumph was in 2002, looked unconvincing at the back and ineffective in attack. Ancelotti was forced into a change at the break, an emotional Lucas Paqueta limping off in distress with the attacking midfielder replaced by 19-year-old striker Endrick. Japan, who thrashed Tunisia and held the Netherlands and Sweden to reach the last 32, had Brazil where they wanted them. Brazil ramped up the pressure to start the second half and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu twice kept the ball off the line, not that he knew much about it. Brazil were soon level, Arsenal defender Gabriel sending in an inviting cross for midfielder Casemiro to head in unmarked at the back post. The danger man Vinicius, well stifled up until then, turned the Japan defence inside out and stabbed the ball towards Suzuki, who directed it onto the post. It was all Brazil as they pushed for a late winner, with Vinicius – who scored four times in the group stage – increasingly in the thick of it. Then came Martinelli’s late intervention.

Gabriel Martinelli scores late injury time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup.

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil fought back from a goal down to defeat dark horses Japan 2-1 in Houston.

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Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Carlo Ancelotti method that worked at Real Madrid is working again: stay in games and eventually either opponents will make a mistake or brilliant players will do something brilliant.Brazil were 1-0 down at half-time and struggling. Their earliest ever exit form a World Cup seemed entirely possible. Five players in the Brazil starting lineup were aged over 30, five of the six most defensive players – and they looked it. Japan were quicker, slicker, sharper and more imaginative. But the introduction of Endrick and a change of shape and approach at half-time changed everything. Brazil started slinging crosses into the box and Japan wobbled. Casemiro, barely a pedestrian in the first half, headed the equaliser and, deep into injury time, Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in the winner. Continue reading...

Gabriel Martinelli scored deep into stoppage time, breaking Japanese hearts.

Martinelli downs impressive Japan to send Brazil through  London Evening Standard45 minutes from Brazil 'humiliation' - but 'Crafty Carlo' does it again  BBCWorld Cup 2026: Brazil 2-1 Japan - Gabriel Martinelli scores dramatic winner as Carlo Ancelotti's side advance with comeback win  Sky SportsJapan coach on World Cup exit, loss to Brazil: Gap is closing  ESPNBrazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts  The Guardian

Gabriel Martinelli emerged as Brazil's hero with a dramatic 95th-minute winner to knock Japan out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and send the Selecao into the Round of 16. With the Round of 32 contest seemingly destined for extra time, Martinelli produced the decisive moment deep into stoppage time. The Arsenal forward found space inside the box and clinically finished in the 95th minute, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Brazilian players and supporters. GABRIEL MARTINELLI HAS WON IT IN THE 95TH MINUTE FOR BRAZIL! Brazil 2-1 Japan.pic.twitter.com/JUQ8WZsa2v— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) June 29, 2026 Japan's defensive resistance was finally broken in the 95th minute after Takana gifted Brazil possession with a costly giveaway just outside the penalty area. Bruno Guimaraes reacted instantly, threading a perfectly weighted pass into Gabriel Martinelli.The Arsenal forward shifted the ball brilliantly from his left foot to his right in one fluid movement before calmly guiding a low finish beyond goalkeeper Suzuki, the ball kissing the post on its way in to spark wild Brazilian celebrations.Portugal Twins Go Viral For Steamy Reaction To Cristiano Ronaldo's Bicycle Kick Miss At FIFA World Cup 2026 | VIDEOJapan had stunned the favourites when Kaishu Sano opened the scoring with a deserved first-half goal after an impressive display from the underdogs. Brazil responded through veteran midfielder Casemiro to restore parity before Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute winner completed the comeback. Brazil will now face either Ivory Coast or Norway in New York on July 5 for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute winner saw Brazil dramatically come from behind to win 2-1 and advance to the World Cup last 16, cruelly denying Japan a first-ever knockout stage victory in the competition.