Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback | Sports

TOKYO (AP) — Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Ajinomoto Stadium.

Ayase Ueda grabbed the winning goal with a header in the 71st minute, sending the sell-out crowd into celebration.

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