Live commentary

1. 90+11'

   The match has just finished.

2. 90+10'

   Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle as Shuto Machino (Japan) used excessive force in the tackle during an attack.

3. 90+8'

   Carlo Ancelotti decides to make a substitution. Bruno Guimaraes will be replaced by Danilo Santos (Brazil).

4. 90+7'

   It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Daizen Maeda as he is replaced by Koki Ogawa (Japan).

5. 90+5' 2 - 1

   Bruno Guimaraes is in a good shooting position, but he sees his teammate and passes the ball to him. Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) takes it nicely and beats the goalkeeper with a precise shot which bounces in off the bottom of the right post to make the score 2:1.

6. 90+4'

   Fabinho (Brazil) makes a good run into the box and unleashes a powerful header in the centre of the box from the corner, but it rises well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Japan will have a goal kick.

7. 90+3'

   The linesman points to the corner flag, Brazil are going to take it.

8. 90+3'

   Endrick (Brazil) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The linesman points to the corner flag, Brazil are going to take it.

9. 90+3'

   Problems for Carlo Ancelotti as Casemiro is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Fabinho (Brazil) replaces him.

10. 90+1'

    We will have 6 min. of added time.

11. 90'

    Yukinari Sugawara (Japan) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.

12. 90'

    Ao Tanaka (Japan) is penalised for holding. Maurizio Mariani signals a set piece.

13. 89'

    Rayan (Brazil) takes a short corner kick.

14. 89'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender. The ball goes out of play. Brazil are awarded a corner kick.

15. 88'

    Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan) commits a rough foul. Maurizio Mariani stops the game and makes a call. Brazil win a free kick.

16. 87'

    A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Shuto Machino (Japan), is intercepted by the opposition's defence.

17. 86'

    Rayan (Brazil) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.

18. 85'

    Rayan (Brazil) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared. The ball is out of play. Brazil win a corner kick.

19. 84'

    Maurizio Mariani shows the yellow card to Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan) for a heavy challenge.

20. 83'

    A cross by Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor. The ball goes out of play and Japan will have a goal kick.

21. 82'

    Douglas Santos (Brazil) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.

22. 81'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

23. 78'

    Substitution. Junya Ito is replaced by Shuto Machino (Japan).

24. 78'

    Hajime Moriyasu prepares a substitution. Daichi Kamada is replaced by Ao Tanaka (Japan).

25. 78'

    The ball falls to Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) on the edge of the box, but his shot goes well wide of the goal. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Japan.

26. 77'

    A lofted cross from Douglas Santos (Brazil) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.

27. 75'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.

28. 74'

    Rayan (Brazil) rises high to connect with a lofted pass inside the box, but one of his opponents is in the right place at the right time to thwart him. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Brazil.

29. 73'

    One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Vinicius Junior (Brazil).

30. 72'

    Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul.

31. 70'

    The attendance is 68777.

32. 68'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

33. 68'

    Casemiro (Brazil) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.

34. 67'

    Rayan (Brazil) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted.

35. 66'

    Substitution. Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Keito Nakamura walks off.

36. 66'

    Here is a change. Ritsu Doan is going off and Hajime Moriyasu gives the last tactical orders to Yukinari Sugawara (Japan).

37. 66'

    Here comes a substitution. Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) is brought on as a substitute for Matheus Cunha.

38. 65'

    Douglas Santos (Brazil) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

39. 64'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels low towards the middle of the target, but Alisson easily deals with the threat.

40. 63'

    Rayan (Brazil) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Zion Suzuki intercepts the ball.

41. 62'

    Daizen Maeda (Japan) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.

42. 60'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) changes the direction of the ball using his hand, but he is angry when the referee gives a foul against him.

43. 59'

    The ball rebounds out to Matheus Cunha (Brazil) on the edge of the box. He immediately strikes for goal, but sends the ball high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Japan will have a goal kick.

44. 59'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) suddenly has an opportunity to surge into the box after the opposition's defenders leave him in an ocean of space. He unleashes a shot towards the bottom right corner, but Zion Suzuki pulls off a fabulous save to deflect the ball onto the post.

45. 58'

    Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.

46. 56' 1 - 1

    Goal! Gabriel hands Casemiro (Brazil) the simplest of tasks from close range after the cross evaded the keeper, and he makes no mistake with his header into the roof of the net. 1:1.

47. 56'

    Rayan (Brazil) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance.

48. 54'

    The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Keito Nakamura (Japan).

49. 54'

    One of the defenders is in the right place at the right time and makes a vital stop to deny a close-range header from Casemiro (Brazil).

50. 53'

    Douglas Santos (Brazil) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

51. 53'

    A cross into the box from Danilo (Brazil) is cleared.

52. 52'

    Zion Suzuki pulls off a fantastic save! Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header towards the top of the net, but the effort is kept out.

53. 51'

    Gabriel (Brazil) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.

54. 49'

    Maurizio Mariani has a clear sight and sees a foul from Matheus Cunha (Brazil).

55. 48'

    Danilo (Brazil) is awarded a yellow card. The referee showed him no mercy.

56. 47'

    A cross from Hiroki Ito (Japan) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.

57. 46'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Zion Suzuki, who smothers the ball.

58. 46'

    Carlo Ancelotti is forced to make a change. Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Endrick.

59. 46'

    The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.

60. 45+5'

    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.

61. 45+4'

    Marquinhos (Brazil) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger.

62. 45+2'

    Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) sends in a pass which fails to reach any of his teammates. The ball is behind the touchline and Brazil will take a throw-in.

63. 45'

    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.

64. 45'

    A yellow card for a tackle by Daichi Kamada (Japan). Maurizio Mariani doesn't hesitate at all to make this decision.

65. 45'

    Junya Ito (Japan) goes on a mazy run and tries his luck with a mid-range strike, but one of the defending players steps in and makes a block.

66. 43'

    Junya Ito (Japan) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.

67. 41'

    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) sends a cross into the box, but Zion Suzuki comes off his line to gather the ball.

68. 40'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.

69. 38'

    Matheus Cunha (Brazil) had an opportunity from long range. His low shot was directed towards the middle of the goal, but Zion Suzuki was alert and made a comfortable save.

70. 36'

    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.

71. 35'

    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.

72. 34'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) approaches the edge of the box with intent and shoots, but Zion Suzuki rushes out to narrow the angle and smothers the ball. Good goalkeeping!

73. 33'

    Marquinhos (Brazil) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is so wild it sails way past the right post and behind for a goal kick.

74. 32'

    Ritsu Doan (Japan) commits a rough challenge and Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle for a foul. Brazil will take a free kick.

75. 31'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.

76. 29' 0 - 1

    Goal! Kaishu Sano (Japan) weaves his way past opponents, and he unleashes a magnificent effort from the edge of the box into the bottom left corner. Alisson had no chance of reaching it. The score is 0:1.

77. 28'

    Ayase Ueda (Japan) reacts well near the penalty spot to connect with the resulting corner, but fails to direct his header into the back of the net. The ball floats high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Brazil will have a goal kick.

78. 27'

    Japan force a corner. They send men into the box.

79. 27'

    Keito Nakamura (Japan) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Japan force a corner. They send men into the box.

80. 24'

    A cooling break is underway.

81. 23'

    Matheus Cunha (Brazil) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Japan will have a goal kick.

82. 22'

    Lucas Paqueta (Brazil) sends a long ball forward to Danilo, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball has crossed the sideline. Japan are taking a throw-in.

83. 20'

    Vinicius Junior (Brazil) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.

84. 18'

    The referee blows his whistle after Ayase Ueda (Japan) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball.

85. 17'

    Junya Ito (Japan) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.

86. 16'

    The opposing goalkeeper had set up the wall well before the free kick was executed and Daichi Kamada (Japan) failed to send the ball over. Great defensive action! The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Japan will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

87. 14'

    The foul by Casemiro (Brazil) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Maurizio Mariani.

88. 14'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) blasts the ball high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Japan.

89. 14'

    Now Brazil have a corner.

90. 14'

    Matheus Cunha (Brazil) beats his marker and unleashes a thunderbolt of a shot from the edge of the box. Zion Suzuki sees the ball late but does well to stop it going into the bottom left corner. Now Brazil have a corner.

91. 12'

    Kaishu Sano (Japan) gets a yellow card. Kaishu Sano (Japan) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Maurizio Mariani saw the whole situation.

92. 11'

    Keito Nakamura (Japan) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.

93. 10'

    A rebound on the edge of the box falls to the feet of the unmarked Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil). He doesn't hesitate and shoots towards goal, but unfortunately for him it hits one of his own teammates.

94. 8'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) takes the free kick from long distance. He sends a nice cross into the box, but his intention is well anticipated by the goalkeeper who comes out to collect the ball.

95. 7'

    Kaishu Sano (Japan) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Maurizio Mariani stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.

96. 6'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.

97. 4'

    Daizen Maeda (Japan) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball goes out of play and Brazil will have a goal kick.

98. 3'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.

99. 2'

    Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Brazil are awarded a corner kick.

100. 1'

     Maurizio Mariani couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Takehiro Tomiyasu (Japan) and blew his whistle.

101. 1'

     Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!