Martinelli's 96th-Minute Goal Saves Brazil From Japan Upset in World Cup

Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32

Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute goal to give Brazil a 1-0 victory over Japan in a World Cup Round of 32 match, preventing a major upset. Japan came close to pulling off a shocking win against the favored Brazilian squad before Martinelli's late heroics secured the three points. The goal in stoppage time ended what had been a tightly contested match that looked headed for extra time or penalties.