Remake of 16e final of the World Cup which last summer saw Brazil get the better of Japan (2-1), a friendly match played this Saturday in Singapore allowed the Japanese to take their revenge after a spectacular match (3-2).
Leading very quickly 2-0 after goals from Kubo (15e) and Nakamura (19e), the Seleçao was able to get back into the game thanks to two jewels from a Vinicius who was nevertheless lacking sensations and performances with Real Madrid this season (33e75e). In vain.
Sakamoto finally offered victory to the Japanese in added time (90e+1), in total confusion and with the expulsions of Raphinha (off the field) and Carlo Ancelotti in the process. The latter did not fail to pin down the referee in front of the press.
“ The result was conditioned by the attitude of the referee, who did not whistle foulssays the Italian coach.
But it’s not his fault, it was a high level match and I think he didn’t have the necessary experience to lead a match of this caliber. » The Singaporean Jansen Foo then officiated for the first time on an international scale.
