As Africa Top Sports.com previously reported, Japan was the first country to qualify for the next World Cup in Brazil. Despite a crushing defeat against Brazil in the first match of the Confederations Cup (3-0), Japan delivered an exceptional performance in the subsequent match against Italy.
Japan took a surprising 2-0 lead within the first half-hour of the match, only to eventually lose 4-3 in a thrilling encounter. Italy’s victory over Japan secured their place in the semi-final, where they will face Brazil, who emerged victorious over Mexico (2-0) in their respective match.
The upcoming clash between Italy and Brazil in the semi-final promises to be an exciting encounter.
