Japan’s World Cup Campaign Ends in Heartbreak as Brazil Scores Last-Minute Winner
December 1, 2022 | Updated 12:47 PM UTC
Japan’s World Cup 2022 tournament ended in dramatic fashion as a 90th-minute goal from Vinícius Júnior gave Brazil a 1-0 victory in their Group C opener, eliminating the Samurai Blue from the knockout stage after a valiant campaign.
How Japan Fell to a Late Brazilian Goal in Qatar
The match at Stadium 974 in Doha began with Japan taking control, dominating possession and creating multiple chances in the first half. According to FIFA’s official match report, Japan had 62% possession and 12 shots compared to Brazil’s 6.
However, Brazil’s resilience in defense and a single moment of individual brilliance proved decisive. With just over nine minutes remaining, Vinícius Júnior received the ball on the left flank, dribbled past two defenders, and curled a shot into the top corner of
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