Brazil’s victory over Japan in Neymar’s goal

KATHMANDU: Brazil won a hard-fought international friendly with Neymar’s penalty kick. Brazil won a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Japan.

Brazil increased the pressure on the home team with ball possession in Monday’s game at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo but had to rely on a penalty in the second half for the goal. Every Brazilian attack was thwarted by Japan’s defense and goalkeeper.

In the 78th minute, Neymar scored from the penalty spot to give the team the lead. When the referee awarded a penalty for Brazil after Endo fouled Richarlison in the penalty box, Neymar did not miss it. There were no more goals scored after that, and Brazil won.