Houston, we have Brazil alive! Arsenal duo turn the tables as Selecao come from behind to beat Japan

Never underestimate the heart of champions and Brazil have two current Premier League winners who saved the Selecao from eternal humiliation on Monday night! Carlo Ancelotti's side has reached the Round of 16 after a miraculous second-half comeback to beat Japan 2-1 in their World Cup thriller in Houston.Along with Casemiro, who scored the equaliser, two essential elements of this remarkable resurrection were two Gabriels, both playing for the Gunners – Gabriel Magalhaes and Carletto's super sub, Gabriel Martinelli's.The former made an amazing assist to Casemiro, while the latter scored the late winner, seconds before the final whistle. The entire arena in Houston exploded in ecstasy for the Brazilian players and fans, who know how close this was to complete horror. Luckily, Ancelotti's substitutions and destiny had other ideas, despite a serious struggle for the entire 90+6 minutes.MORE TO FOLLOW…

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