What a brilliant assist for Martinelli’s winner.
Crowded out by a host of Japan players, Guimaraes calmly threaded an inch-perfect pass through to Martinelli, who took the ball in his stride before providing the finish.
Simple but effective, the Newcastle United midfielder did right in the situation.
You have to feel for Japan. They’ve exited the competition in the most devastating manner. But fair play to Brazil, they didn’t panic and emerged from the second half looking like a side reborn.
It’s not always pretty, but Brazil’s individual quality and squad depth have prevailed, and Ancelotti’s men book their place in the round of 16.
