Brazil’s October tour of Far East Asia concludes with a friendly against Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s fifth game in charge of the Seleção was doubtless the most impressive, as his side ran riot in a 5–0 victory over South Korea. Chelsea hotshot Estêvão and Real Madrid star Rodrygo notched braces before Vinícius Júnior continued his improved run of form by scoring Brazil’s fifth.
It was a feel-good victory for Ancelotti’s men off the back of an unimpressive World Cup qualifying campaign that concluded with a 1–0 defeat to Bolivia. Brazil finished fifth, having lost a third of their 18 qualifiers, but that was enough to secure their spot at next summer’s tournament.
Japan were among the first nations to confirm their place in North America, having dominated the AFC qualifying process.
Hajime Moriyasu’s side drew 2–2 with Paraguay in their first friendly of the October break, and are searching for their first-ever victory over Brazil on Tuesday.
Hereguide to the clash.
