Stephen Warnock
Former England defender

Vinicius Jr is moaning but it's good pressure from Japan. It's respect. Japan know he's a good player so they're getting around him and not letting him turn.

Hiroki Ito gives away possession cheaply in the middle allowing Vinicius Jr to drive into the box.

But the ball across the goal from the Real Madrid start is a disappointing one.

Stephen Warnock
Former England defender

One issue the Japanese coach, Hajime Moriyasu, had was losing key players but you haven't heard him moan. He still thinks they're good enough to win this competition.

Some footballing royalty in the stands today as television cameras pick up Brazil legends Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos among those watching on.

Crystal Palace's Daichi Kamada takes the free-kick but he can't clear Brazil's defensive wall.

At least, they win a corner out of it which is played in towards the near post but Brazil manage to boot the ball away from danger.

Stephen Warnock
Former England defender

This is where Casemiro gets in trouble, when players get on the wrong side of him he can't get back in.

Now a yellow card for Casemiro four a foul on Junya Ito and a free-kick right at the edge of the box for Japan.

The midfielder is set to miss Brazil's last-16 tie if Brazil do progress.

Chris Sutton
Former England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Houston Stadium

Brazil are controlling the game. The Matheus Cunha effort, left-footed centrally and I think it is heading wide, but Zion Suzuki couldn't be taking any chances.

Matheus Cunha tries his luck with a low drive from the edge of the box.

It might have been going just wide but Zion Suzuki is taking no chances here and gloves it behind for a corner.

Chris Sutton
Former England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Houston Stadium

Kaishu Sano is slightly late and he stands on Vinicius Junior's right foot.

You're not allowed to foul the big stars!

Vinicius Jr has been caught late by Kaishu Sano here.

And the Japan midfielder goes into the referee's book for his troubles.

Chris Sutton
Former England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Houston Stadium

Vinicius Junior is trying to exploit that space in behind.

Japan have not found any real rhythm on the ball. They are happy to sit deep and contain.

A delightful ball over the top helps Danilo get behind the Japan backline and into the box.

The right-back delivers a cross which creates problems for the defenders but Samurai Blue survive an early scare.

Brazil have enjoyed a lion share of possession here but Japan look very well organised at the back.

Stephen Warnock
Former England defender

There's a real team collective about Japan and how they want to play. I think Brazil are a slow team in possession, they're going to have to speed up so they don't get caught on the ball.

Brazil have a free-kick and a chance to deliver the ball into the box.

But Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuzki, once again, is proactive in the box and dashes off the line to catch the delivery. He almost fumbles first time but has the ball safely in his gloves on the second attempt.

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Chris Sutton
Former England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Houston Stadium

I think we have all enjoyed how these games have been officiated. The referee's have been no nonsense. They're not putting up with dives, simulation and flapping.

We saw this the other night against Sweden. Japan's frontline isn't the tallest, but they're happy to go long and try to pick up second balls.

Brazil probe again with Vinicius Jr looking to latch onto a ball over Japan's defence.

But Zion Suzuki is quick off his line to punch the ball away right at the edge of his box.

It's been an action-packed start to this last-32 tie.

Chris Sutton
Former England forward on BBC Radio 5 Live at Houston Stadium

I think they do alright the Brazilian fans. They don't need anymore rousting up.