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Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk KRISTIE RIEKEN, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The team defeated Japan with a score of 2-1.
In international soccer news, Brazil has secured a win in the World Cup. The team defeated Japan with a score of 2-1. This victory came in the round of 32.
The winning goal was scored by Gabriel Martinelli, who had entered the game as a substitute in the second half. Martinelli's goal occurred late in the match, specifically in the sixth minute of stoppage time. Further details about the match are available from the source, including more information about the game and its progression.
For a full account, readers can refer to the original report from ValleyCentral.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In international soccer news, Brazil has secured a win in the World Cup. The team defeated Japan with a score of 2-1. This victory came in the round of 32. The winning goal was scored by Gabriel…
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