Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in Singapore as 38,688 fans attend
An added-time goal from substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto settled the friendly, for which tickets cost between S$98 and S$888.
Japan secured a 3-2 victory over Brazil at Singapore’s National Stadium on Nov 14, with substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scoring in added time before a crowd of 38,688.
Japan established a two-goal advantage within 19 minutes, before Vinicius Junior brought Brazil level with goals in the 33rd and 75th minutes. Sakamoto then decided the international friendly, part of the inaugural Mizuho Blue Challenge – The Kallang Football Series Singapore.
Tickets ranged between S$98 and S$888. Supporters started arriving three hours ahead of the 6.15pm kick-off, gathering at a fan zone near Stadium MRT station that offered activities, photo opportunities and Japan jerseys for sale.
Japan supporters travelled from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Singapore-based Japanese citizen Koji Senga, 54, paid about S$250 per ticket and arranged for his wife to fly from Tokyo so they could watch their national team together.
The fixture brought the teams back to the venue where Brazil defeated Japan 4-0 in October 2014, when Neymar scored every goal before 51,577 spectators. Brazil are scheduled to play hosts Singapore on Nov 17, with Japan facing Paraguay later that evening.
