Brazil stunned by Japan as Ancelotti and Raphinha sent off

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 23:08 · Archive

Brazil lost 3-2 to Japan in a friendly in Singapore, with coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Raphinha sent off late in the match.

Brazil lost 3-2 to Japan in an international friendly in Singapore, ending the match with both their coach and captain sent off. Japan went 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura. Vinicius Junior reduced the deficit in the 33rd minute and scored again to equalise in the 75th minute, bringing the score to 2-2 heading into stoppage time.

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored Japan's winner in stoppage time, but the goal proved controversial. Referee Jansen Foo Chuan Hui had allowed play to continue after Takumi Minamino made multiple challenges on Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes before coming away with the ball, despite Brazilian appeals for a foul. Sakamoto then lifted the ball over goalkeeper Pedro Morisco.

Brazil protested vigorously after the goal, which was confirmed by VAR. Raphinha, who had been substituted after 71 minutes, was shown a straight red card for his protests on the touchline. Ancelotti was also sent off, leading to further confrontation. Security had to separate Ancelotti and several players from the referee in the aftermath.

Ancelotti criticised the referee after the match, describing him as 'inexperienced'. He explained that he had been sent off for failing to control his bench and for players being on the field. He added: 'The result, obviously, is conditioned by the attitude of the referee, who did not blow the whistle.' He acknowledged that Brazil had played well for 70 minutes and that several players had shown good quality, but the result left them unhappy.

How it is being reported

• Brazil players separated from referee by security as Carlo Ancelotti sees red vs JapanSecurity were called upon to de-escalate matters late into Brazil's shock 3-2 loss to Japan on Saturday, when Jansen Foo Chuan Hui sent off Carlo Ancelotti and one of his key playersMirror Sport · 14 Nov, 22:54
• Furious Carlo Ancelotti launches scathing attack on 'inexperienced' referee as he and Raphinha are both sent off during Brazil's shock 3-2 defeat by JapanSingaporean referee Jansen Foo Chuan Hui had allowed play to continue after Takumi Minamino made multiple challenges on Brazil's Joao Gomes, before coming away with the ball.Daily Mail Sport · 14 Nov, 16:32
• Raphinha sees red as Brazil stunned by Japan while Argentina’s post-Messi era starts with defeat3-2 loss in Singapore marred by unruly end to friendly Argentina beaten 2-1 by Uruguay in Buenos Aires Raphinha was sent off as Brazil crashed to a 3-2 defeat to Japan in their international friendly in Singapore. The Barcelona captain had been substituted after 71 minutes but was shown a straight red card after protesting Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s stoppage-time winner on the touchline. The Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was also sent off in a fractious ending to the match, which saw Japan go 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura. Vinicius Junior reduced the…Guardian Sport · 14 Nov, 13:07

In this story: Brazil · Japan · Carlo Ancelotti · Raphinha · Tatsuhiro Sakamoto · Vinicius Junior · Singapore

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