World Cup: Brazil downs Japan to book last 16 in dramatic fashion

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