Japan 3-2 Brazil
Updated
Japan won: Japan 3-2 Brazil in the International Friendlies on Tue, 14 Oct 2025 at Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu. Japan goals: Takumi Minamino 52', Keito Nakamura 62', Ayase Ueda 71'. Brazil goals: Paulo Henrique 26', Gabriel Martinelli 32'. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Junya Ito (8.7).
Match report
Japan beat Brazil 3-2
Japan came from behind to beat Brazil 3-2 at Ajinomoto Stadium on Tuesday 14 October in the International Friendlies.
Paulo Henrique put Brazil ahead on 26' (0-1), Gabriel Martinelli made it 0-2 on 32', Takumi Minamino pulled one back for Japan on 52' (1-2), Keito Nakamura levelled for Japan on 62' (2-2) and Ayase Ueda restored Japan's lead on 71' (3-2).
Japan had 33% of the ball, shots were 15-9 (6-4 on target).
Junya Ito (Japan) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 44,920.
Match stats
| Japan | Brazil | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 296 (84%) | 683 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 6 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 3 |
Lineups
Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki, Shogo Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki, Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura, Takefusa Kubo, Takumi Minamino, Ayase Ueda
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Hugo Souza, Paulo Henrique, Lucas Beraldo, Fabricio Bruno, Carlos Augusto, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Luiz Henrique, Lucas Paquetá, Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Martinelli
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Paulo Henrique (Brazil)
- 32' · Goal · Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil)
- 52' · Goal · Takumi Minamino (Japan)
- 54' · Substitution · Junya Ito for Takefusa Kubo (Japan)
- 57' · Substitution · Rodrygo for Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil)
- 57' · Substitution · Matheus Cunha for Vinicius Junior (Brazil)
- 57' · Substitution · Joelinton for Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil)
- 62' · Goal · Keito Nakamura (Japan)
- 71' · Goal · Ayase Ueda (Japan)
- 74' · Substitution · Shuto Machino for Ayase Ueda (Japan)
- 74' · Substitution · Ao Tanaka for Takumi Minamino (Japan)
- 74' · Substitution · Yuki Soma for Keito Nakamura (Japan)
- 75' · Substitution · Richarlison for Lucas Paquetá (Brazil)
- 75' · Substitution · Estevao for Luiz Henrique (Brazil)
- 75' · Substitution · Caio Henrique for Carlos Augusto (Brazil)
- 78' · Yellow card · Ritsu Doan (Japan)
- 78' · Yellow card · Estevao (Brazil)
- 84' · Substitution · Henry Mochizuki for Ritsu Doan (Japan)
- 84' · Substitution · Koki Ogawa for Daichi Kamada (Japan)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Japan vs Brazil?
Japan won, 3-2 (International Friendlies) on Tue, 14 Oct 2025.
When and where is Japan vs Brazil?
Tue, 14 Oct 2025, 10:30 UTC at Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu, International Friendlies.