Neymar
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Brazil ease to win over Japan in friendly

Neymar scored from the spot on Friday to help Brazil start their World Cup preparations with a 3-1 win over Japan in a friendly.
May 17, 2023, 05:38 am - ESPN staff

Match Timeline

Japan
Brazil
  • KO
  • 9
  • 10
  • 17
  • 17
  • 36
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 54
  • 57
  • 58
  • 58
  • 59
  • 63
  • 67
  • 70
  • 71
  • 80
  • 80
  • 86
  • FT

Match Commentary

90'+6'
Match ends, Japan 1, Brazil 3.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Japan 1, Brazil 3.
90'+6'
Attempt blocked. Douglas Costa (Brazil) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fernandinho.
Match Stats
JPNBRA
Possession
34%
6634
66%
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shot Attempts
5
10
Yellow Cards
4
1
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
2
1