Tim Vickery on the Whistle: Martinelli saves Tim from a 4 Year Hibernation - Brazil v Japan Review

Brazil are through, but that was far from comfortable.

In this episode, Tim Vickery breaks down Brazil’s 2-1 win over Japan in the World Cup Round of 32, a match that nearly turned into one of the most humiliating exits in Brazilian football history.

Japan caused Brazil serious problems with their speed, movement and confidence, exposing the same midfield concerns that have followed this Brazil side throughout the tournament. Casemiro looked vulnerable, Brazil looked slow, and Ancelotti had a huge decision to make at half-time.

But Brazil stayed calm. Casemiro found the equaliser. Martinelli came off the bench to score the winner. And now Brazil move on, still alive, but with some serious questions to answer.

Was this a sign of champions finding a way? Or did Japan show the rest of the World Cup how to hurt Brazil?

Tim gives his full reaction to Brazil vs Japan, Ancelotti’s decisions, Casemiro’s redemption, Martinelli’s winner, Neymar’s role, and what comes next for Brazil.

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