Martinelli's injury-time goal sent Brazil to the last 16 of the World Cup, defeating Japan
-
Media Baaji
- Tue, 30 June 2026
Kathmandu. Brazil, the five-time winner, defeated Japan by 2.1 goals in a very exciting and competitive match on Monday night under the ongoing FIFA World Cup in America, and set a trip to the last 16. After the scheduled 90-minute match ended with a 1-1 draw, Gabriel Martinelli averted Brazil's crisis by scoring a decisive goal in the last minute of the match, which was pushed to extra time.
Having strengthened the initial control of the game, Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaisu Sano's excellent goal. Taking away the ball from the Brazilian players in the midfield, Sano hit the net directly with a powerful shot from outside the box.
Trailing by one goal, Brazil adopted an aggressive strategy at the beginning of the second half.
Related News
SAFF Women's Championship starts today, with Nepal competing against Bhutan
Kathmandu. SAFF Women's Championship Football is starting from today in Goa, India. The Nepali Women's National Team is entering the field with the goal of winning the eighth edition of the SAFF Women's Championship. Nepal will compete against Bhu...
India defeated England by 7 runs in T20 World Cup final
Kathmandu. Host India has entered the finals of the T-20 Cricket World Cup. India reached the final after defeating England in the semi-final. India won by 7 runs at the Wankhede ground in Mumbai, India. Chasing the challenge of 254 runs, England...
Discipline award to Rubi Valley at the first Universal International Karate Competition, a historic success with five golds
ANFA suspended by FIFA, findings of third party interference
Kathmandu. FIFA, the highest body of world football, has suspended All Nepal Football Association ANFA. The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to suspend ANFA as a serious violation of the FIFA Constitution. According to the statement issued b...
Here comes the SAFF U-20 Championship match schedule, Nepal in Group 'A'
Kathmandu. The South Asian Football Confederation SAFF has announced the schedule of the SAFF U-20 Championship football tournament to be held in the Maldives. The teams participating in the competition, which will be held from March 23 to April 4...
With Lumbini's victory, the playoff equation of NPL is complete
Kathmandu. Lumbini Lions became the fourth team to reach the playoffs of the second edition of the Nepal Premier League NPL by winning by four wickets against the former champions Janakpur Bolts. With this victory of L...