{
  "id": 19985730,
  "title": "Japan stun Brazil 3-2 despite Vinicius brace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/japan-stun-brazil-3-2-despite-vinicius-brace-19985730",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:54:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/japan-stun-brazil-3-2-despite-vinicius-brace/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japan secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over five-time world champions Brazil in an international friendly in Singapore on Saturday. The Samurai Blue took an early 2-0 lead within the opening 19 minutes, with Takefusa Kubo scoring in the 15th minute and Keito Nakamura adding a second goal four minutes later. Brazil fought back, leveling the score at 2-2 through Vinicius Junior in the 33rd minute and again in the 75th minute. However, Japan had the final say when substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored a late winner in the 90th minute, securing a 3-2 victory for the hosts. Brazilian players and officials protested the late goal, disputing the build-up to the goal. Brazil captain Raphinha was sent off during the closing exchanges following a confrontation. The result marked another notable win for Japan over the South American giants, following a 3-2 victory in October 2025.",
  "summary": "Japan defeated five-time world champions Brazil 3–2 in an international friendly in Singapore on Saturday, scoring a late winner after the South Americans fought back from two goals down to level the encounter. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-stun-brazil-3-2-despite-vinicius-brace/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in friendly tournament in Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/japan-beat-brazil-3-2-in-friendly-tournament-in-singapore",
        "published": "2026-11-14T12:36:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brazil loses 3-2 to Japan despite Vinicius brace with red cards for Ancelotti and Raphinha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/brazil-loses-3-2-to-japan-despite-vinicius-brace-with-red-cards-for",
        "published": "2026-11-14T14:25:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}