7.33PM: Half-time! Japan 0 Brazil 1
7.30PM: 1min added before half time, and a corner kick for Japan. Shiotani shoots but the ball goes wide.
7.27PM: Another free kick for Brazil! Oscar sent the free kick into the box, but the resulting header flew harmlessly over.
7.14PM: It's Japan's best effort so far - Kobayashi attempts to strike but fails.
7.06PM: 1-0 to the Selecao, courtesy of Neymar!
(File photo: Neymar)
7.02PM: Free kick for Brazil's golden boy Neymar but he misses.
6.45PM: Match begins!
6.41PM: The Samurai Blue and the Selecao make their appearance on the pitch before kickoff.
6.03PM: Football fans for both sides start streaming into the National Stadium.
5:55PM: Japan's Javier Aguirre opts to keep Serie A stars Keisuke Honda and Yuta Nagatomo in reserve. Goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima captains the team.
5.40PM: Brazil's coach Dunga stays true to his word to entertain the fans, sending a strong first 11 with Barcelona star Neymar captaining the side. Also in the team are three Chelsea players: Oscar, Willian and Filipe Luis.
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