Brazil suddenly playing like Brazil.
And Suzuki’s hand! Would have bounced in if not for that barest of touches.
The Japanese goalkeeper’s expression as he watched the ball hit the post is worthy of a Renaisance painting.
This was clearly the best contest on paper in the round of 32 and it hasn’t disappointed !
Japan just substituted a strong attacker for a stronger defender
Morocco v Netherlands slightly ahead I think.
He immediately did a good play to take away an attack
Strengthening the defense probably makes sense for Japan. For a while Brazil were threatening to run away with the game with a flurry of goals and stopping that is the top priority for Japan. If Japan can slow the tempo of the game, get Brazil pushing too hard for that winning goal, they may get their own big opportunity on the break.
It looks like it’s working, the game is slowing down which helps Japan
Make that three of us.
Supporting the advent of extra time now. Come on the draw!
Trying to make sure I don’t get any sleep?
Damn, not good
What a gift.
Damn.
Boo. Oh, well.
Brazil’s gonna Brazil
It seemed for a moment like they’ve lost their powers… but nope.
Another game winner in stoppage time.
Tons of these this year.