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Islamic Republic of Iran and Korea Republic were also victorious while Australia, Jordan and Uzbekistan - the other Asian sides preparing for next year's FIFA World Cup - suffered defeats.
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo.
Luiz Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli scored as Brazil turned on the style in the opening 45 minutes, four days after defeating Korea Republic 5-0 in Seoul.
Luiz Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli scored as Brazil turned on the style in the opening 45 minutes, four days after defeating Korea Republic 5-0 in Seoul.
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But Japan hit back after the break with goals from Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda sending the crowd of almost 45,000 wild.
It was Japan's first win over Brazil in 14 attempts.
It was Japan's first win over Brazil in 14 attempts.
Korea Republic bounced back from their defeat to Brazil by beating Paraguay 2-0.
Eom Ji-sung put Korea Republic ahead in the 15th minute with Oh Hyeon-gyu's 75th minute strike sealing victory.
Iran also put on a show, defeating Tanzania X-X with Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute.
Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi doubled their advantage nine minutes later with Tanzania unable to find a way through in the remaining minutes.
Eom Ji-sung put Korea Republic ahead in the 15th minute with Oh Hyeon-gyu's 75th minute strike sealing victory.
Iran also put on a show, defeating Tanzania X-X with Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute.
Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi doubled their advantage nine minutes later with Tanzania unable to find a way through in the remaining minutes.
Jordan, preparing for their FIFA World Cup Finals debut, lost 4-2 to Albania.
The West Asian side got off to a strong start, taking the lead in the 27th minute through Nizar Al Rashdan.
Mohammad Abualnadi's 41st minute own goal, however, saw Albania drawing level and the European side completed the comeback with strikes from Armando Broja (65th), Arber Hoxha (75th) and Nedim Bajrami (79th) with Ali Olwan reducing the deficit late on.
The West Asian side got off to a strong start, taking the lead in the 27th minute through Nizar Al Rashdan.
Mohammad Abualnadi's 41st minute own goal, however, saw Albania drawing level and the European side completed the comeback with strikes from Armando Broja (65th), Arber Hoxha (75th) and Nedim Bajrami (79th) with Ali Olwan reducing the deficit late on.
Australia fell to a 2-1 defeat to the United States despite having taken the lead through Jordan Bos in the 19th minute.
Haji Wright was the hero for the hosts, scoring in the 33rd and 51st minutes to seal the comeback win.
Haji Wright was the hero for the hosts, scoring in the 33rd and 51st minutes to seal the comeback win.
Uzbekistan, bound for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, were edged 2-1 by Uruguay in a friendly played in Melaka, Malaysia on Monday.
Two-time world champions Uruguay opened the scoring in the 51st minute through Torres Peres, who fired a powerful shot custodian Nematov Abduvohid.
Juan Manuel Sanabria doubled their advantage nine later with Uzbekistan narrowing the deficit through Jiyanov Ruslanbek.
Photos: AFP
Two-time world champions Uruguay opened the scoring in the 51st minute through Torres Peres, who fired a powerful shot custodian Nematov Abduvohid.
Juan Manuel Sanabria doubled their advantage nine later with Uzbekistan narrowing the deficit through Jiyanov Ruslanbek.
Photos: AFP
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