Samurai defeated: Brazil averts World Cup disaster at the last second
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Brazil avoids elimination against Japan shortly before the end: After falling behind, Casemiro equalizes for the record world champions. Shortly before extra time, Joker Martinelli strikes coldly and prevents extra time.
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