Blue wave engulfs Brazil
Ancelotti left frustrated as Japan snatches historic comeback win
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to celebrate their 3-2 friendly win over Brazil on Tuesday, but warned it would paint a target on their backs at next year's World Cup.
Japan claimed its first-ever win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side in Tokyo.
Japan has never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup, but Moriyasu has said it is aiming to lift the trophy at next year's FIFA showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
It beat Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and Moriyasu said its victory over Brazil will have been felt around the world.
"I want the players to celebrate this result, but strong teams will pay us more attention from now on," he said. "Beating top teams like Brazil in official competitions requires progress and caution, and I want the players to build on the confidence they have got from today's result."
Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli scored as Brazil turned on the style in the opening 45 minutes, four days after thrashing South Korea 5-0 in Seoul.
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