Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to enter World Cup last 16

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Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 on Monday. The five-time champions advanced to the Round of 16 following a late goal in stoppage time.

The match, played in Houston, reached a climax in the 95th minute. Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal in injury time to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion.

Following the victory, Martinelli spoke about his winning strike, stating, "I can’t explain how I feel."

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