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Ancelotti, Raphinha Red-Carded in Fiery Brazil Loss
14 Nov
Summary
- Ancelotti and Raphinha were sent off for protesting a late Japan goal.
- Japan secured a 3-2 victory after a controversial stoppage-time winner.
- Brazil's coach and captain expressed frustration over multiple refereeing errors.
Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Raphinha were dismissed from the sidelines after Japan secured a dramatic 3-2 victory with a stoppage-time goal on Saturday. The Brazilian contingent strongly protested the decision, citing numerous officiating errors throughout the match.
Japan's winning goal in the 91st minute followed a contentious challenge on Brazil's Joao Gomes. Raphinha, who later apologized for his behavior, stated it was difficult to remain calm due to perceived refereeing mistakes, including a disallowed penalty for Brazil and a foul in the build-up to Japan's first goal.
Despite Vinicius Jr scoring twice to equalize for Brazil, Japan's late winner proved decisive. This defeat marks another unconvincing performance for Brazil since their World Cup exit. Both Ancelotti and Raphinha received red cards for their vocal dissent.
Brazil's next match is scheduled for Tuesday against Singapore, while Japan continues their winning streak against Paraguay.
