Japan 3-2 Brazil Player Ratings: Vinícius Júnior's Brace Goes In Vain As Tatsuhiro Sakamoto Wins It For Japan In Injury Time

Japan faced off against Brazil in an international friendly at the National Stadium Singapore, and the game had everything in its store which would treat the neutral fans to the fullest. The Samurai Blue took the lead in the 15th minute, as the Brazil national football team lost the ball in the middle of the park, and Japan were swiftly on the counter.

Ritsu Doan played Takefusa Kubo in acres of space in front, who ran with the ball deep into the box before finishing at Pedro Morisco's near post. Just four minutes later, a quick move down the right wing sent Shuto Nakano running down the wing, who cut it back for Keito Nakamura in the box.

The wingback took a touch to steady himself and finished at his near post, leaving Morisco with no chance to even make an attempt to save the shot. Things were going smoothly for the Japan national football team until the 33rd minute, when Vinicius Jr. showed up for his side.

One of the best wingers in the world currently, Vinicius Jr.'s powerful right-footed strike from the edge of the right-hand side of the box flew into the top right corner, something even Zion Suzuki might not have imagined.

The Real Madrid winger equalized in the 79th minute, but Japan went and got their winner in injury time through Tatsuhiro Sakamoto. Raphinha saw a red card at the end of the game, as frustration built up within the FC Barcelona player after conceding a goal so late in the game.

Check out the Japan vs Brazil Player Ratings below.

Japan National Football Team Player Ratings vs Brazil

Have a look at the Japan national football team player ratings from the Japan vs Brazil Player Ratings.

Brazil National Football Team Player Ratings vs Japan

Here are the Brazil national football team player ratings from the Japan vs Brazil Player Ratings.

Man of the Match

Bruno Guimarães was adjudged Sportsdunia's man of the match from this international friendly.

Worst Performer

Raphinha was the worst of the lot from Japan vs Brazil.