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A 1-0 scoreline might not be a real reflection of the gulf in strength after Japan lost their friendly at home to Brazil, especially with the shot count of 18-4 in the visitors' favor and none on target from the Samurai Blue.
Here we take a look at how Celtic pair Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda fared in their big test against Brazil today.
Neymar strikes from penalty spot to see off Japan
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Neymar scored from the penalty spot as Brazil downed the Samurai Blue at the National Stadium in Tokyo after an impressive performance by goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda had frustrated the Paris St Germain striker and his teammates. Sports News | Neymar Scores as Brazil Beat Japan in Friendly.
Bayern Munich have reportedly triggered a one-year extension on the contract of supposed Celtic target Christopher Scott.