Brazil Beats Japan 2-1 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 1
Brazil Beats Japan 2-1 to Reach World Cup Knockout Stage
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 1
Summary
Brazil overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Japan 2-1 with a last-minute winner, securing advancement to the next round.
The comeback unfolded in New York’s Astoria neighborhood, where Brazilian fans packed Beija Flor restaurant, spilled onto the street and erupted after the late goal.
The report also showed Ecuador fans celebrating a 2-1 win over Germany in Brooklyn, while Senegal supporters in Harlem rallied around their team from afar.
For immigrant communities across New York, World Cup watch parties doubled as a taste of home and a brief escape from political strain, migration pressures and travel barriers.