Australia fall to Brazil in friendly after late dramatic goals

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:18 · Archive

Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly match, with late goals sealing the win.

Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly football match. Australia led 2-1 with goals from Metcalfe and Circati, but Brazil scored two late goals to secure victory. This followed a previous meeting four days earlier which ended 1-1, with Brazil equalising in the 95th minute.

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• Australia go down fighting to Brazil in fiery 4-2 friendly defeatSocceroos led 2-1 with goals from Metcalfe and Circati Two late goals sealed win for five-times world champions His first touch taking the ball goalward, Vanderson felt the pressure from Australian defenders closing in and laced a shot goalward, burying it in the top corner of Patrick Beach’s net and putting Brazil ahead. All of 132 seconds had transpired at Lang Park. After being forced to salvage a 1-1 draw with effectively the last touch of the game four days prior, it not only represented a perfect start for the Seleção, but also felt like it was sending a message. We’re Brazil, you’re…Guardian Football · 29 Sept, 13:31
• Australia vs Brazil LIVE: Team news as Selecao seek redemption after draw ‘disgrace’Rayan scored a 95th-minute equaliser to spare Brazil embarrassment in their first meeting on FridayIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 09:30

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