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Australia vs Brazil Friendly Defeat
Australia's fiery 4-2 friendly loss to Brazil ends with pride and resilience.
In brief
Australia's fiery 4-2 friendly loss to Brazil ends with pride and resilience. Australia lost 4-2 to Brazil in a fiery friendly match despite strong performances. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Brazil takes early lead
Brazil scored first in 132 seconds with a goal from Vanderson.
Australia's early strike
Metcalfe scored Australia's first goal in the 28th minute.
Socceroos surge ahead
Circati netted Australia's second goal in the 33rd minute.
Brazil's late surge
Raphinha scored Brazil's third goal in the 79th minute from a penalty.
Socceroos' resilience
Australia held a 2-1 lead before Brazil's late goals sealed the win.
Coaching perspective
Jackson Irvine praised Australia's improved attacking intent and resilience.
Brazil's assessment
Carlo Ancelotti called Australia a 'really good team' with strong pressing.
The headline
Australia lost 4-2 to Brazil in a fiery friendly match despite strong performances.
