Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti says he never doubted his team would defeat Japan Credit: Paul ELLIS / AFP

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he knew his “suffering” side would eventually score and praised their patience in reaching the World Cup last 16 with a last-gasp 2-1 win over Japan on Monday.

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