Minnesota United II 2:2 Tacoma Defiance 
Miami AC 3:2 Brevard 
Lonestar San Antonio W 0:4 AHFC Royals W 
D. Puerto Montt 2:0 Concepción 
Albion Colorado W 0:1 Colorado Storm W 
Los Angeles FC II 3:1 Houston Dynamo FC II 
Academica 3:2 Marin 
Tsirang 0:2 Paro 
Nizhny Novgorod 6:1 Tekstilshchik 
Al Hikma 4:1 Tadamon Sour 
Nyasa Big Bullets 1:0 Masters FC 
Al Nejmeh 5:0 Racing 
Joinville U20 0:1 Nação U20 
Odense 2:1 Kolding IF 
Auda 0:2 Riga 
FS Jelgava 2:0 Grobiņa 
Italy U19 2:0 Serbia U19 
Universitatea Craiova 4:3 Polessya 
VJS 2:1 TPV 
Šiauliai 1:3 TransINVEST Vilnius 
Gol Gohar 0:0 Chadormalu SC 
Panevėžys 1:2 Suduva Marijampole 
FK Crvena Zvezda 1:1 Slovan Bratislava 
Akhmat 3:1 Borac Banja Luka 
CSKA 1948 3:0 FK Partizan 
Arges Pitesti 5:2 Vllaznia Shkodër 
Brazil 2:1 Japan 
HB Torshavn 4:1 Skála 
Vikingur Gota 3:3 NSI Runavik 
B68 0:1 AB 
Brazil pulled off a heart-stopping 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup group stage, thanks to a last-gasp header from Gabriel Martinelli in the 95th minute. The win ensured Brazil’s spot in the knockout round, where they will face either Norway or Ivory Coast.
Japan Strikes First, but Brazil Fights Back
Japan surprised everyone by taking the lead early in the second half. A quick counter-attack caught the Brazilian defense off guard, and a precise shot from just outside the box found the back of the net.
- Japan’s goal came in the 52nd minute, silencing the Brazilian fans.
- Brazil responded with relentless pressure, creating several chances but failing to equalize until late in the match.
Martinelli Turns the Game Around
With time running out, Brazil finally broke through in the 83rd minute. A well-worked corner kick was headed home by a Brazilian defender to level the score at 1-1.
- The equalizer gave Brazil new life, pushing them forward in search of a winner.
- Deep into stoppage time, a cross from the right wing found Martinelli unmarked at the far post.
- He rose above the Japanese defenders to power a header into the net, sparking wild celebrations.
What’s Next for Brazil
With this victory, Brazil secures top spot in their group and advances to the round of 16. They will now prepare to face either Norway or Ivory Coast in the next stage. Fans are already buzzing about the team’s fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude.