Brazil beat Japan 2-1 in a World Cup Round of 32 match, advancing to the last 16 after a late winner by substitute Gabriel Martinelli. Multiple reports describe Brazil as coming from behind after Japan take an early lead, with the game turning in the second half. Casemiro is credited with drawing Brazil level, as Brazil respond after falling behind. As the match reaches stoppage time, Brazil regain possession near Japan’s penalty area, and Martinelli receives the ball, takes a touch, and scores with seconds left to break Japan’s resistance. The goal is repeatedly described as a 96th-minute, last-gasp strike and is portrayed as arriving after sustained pressure and a late sequence of play involving Bruno Guimarães and the build-up. With the result, Brazil qualify for the pre-quarterfinal (round of 16), while Japan are eliminated from the tournament.