Australia vs Brazil LIVE: Last-gasp equaliser denies Socceroos famous victory

Australia were denied a famous victory against Brazil after Rayan scored a last-minute header to earn Carlo Ancelotti’s side an underwhelming 1-1 draw with the Socceroos in Queensland.

The Socceroos came into the match on the back of an impressive World Cup which saw them reach the knockout rounds before losing a penalty shootout to Egypt. The confidence of that tournament spread into this match as Tony Popovic’s side took the game to the Selecao in the first half.

Australia’s Nestory Irankunda, Conner Metcalfe and Aziz Behich were all good value in taking on their Brazilian opposition, but the hosts lacked quality in the final third. They almost came to rue their missed chances as Estevao scored the first goal only for it to be ruled out by VAR for a foul in the build-up.

As the second half progressed, Douglas Luiz was introduced off the bench and fouled Paul Okon-Engstler resulting in a free kick which Irankunda drilled into the top corner past Hugo Souza.

Yet despite a resolute defensive performance following the opening goal, Australia were undone in the last minute of the match as Raphinha’s corner found Rayan who headed home the equaliser to end the thrilling contest on level terms.

Irvine gives reaction

Jackson Irvine’s post match reaction:

“So much to be proud of the performance and pleased with all fantastic fans here. It’s our first time here for a lot of us here. It’s been a really brilliant few days. A great reception, brilliant turnout tonight, great atmosphere. So first of all, that makes it a brilliant spectacle.

“But the performance was top class, playing one of the best in the world, some the best players the world. You know there’s going to be tough moments. We got an amazing goal. We created a lot of chances, getting into the final third, getting a lot of corners crosses, maybe didn’t create loads of clean-cut chances, but spent a lot of time in there and obviously just took a goal from a set piece as well. So much to be happy with.

“We know the ability [Irankunda] has, especially from those kinds of positions. There was one in the first half he’s doing it at full speed, dribbling. He’s got an absolute rocket of a right foot, an amazing goal. Beautiful moment for him, it’s a shame it wasn’t the winner.”

Australia denied victory with last-gasp equaliser for Brazil

Australia almost pulled off an incredible win as they drew 1-1 with Brazil in the first of two international friendlies being played in Queensland.

The Socceroos came into the match on the back of an impressive World Cup which saw them reach the knockout rounds before losing a penalty shootout to Egypt. The confidence of that tournament spread into this match as Tony Popovic’s side took the game to the Selecao in the first half.

Australia’s Nestory Irankunda, Conner Metcalfe and Aziz Behich were all good value in taking on their Brazilian opposition, but the hosts lacked quality in the final third. They almost came to rue their missed chances as Estevao scored the first goal only for it to be ruled out by VAR for a foul in the build-up.

As the second half progressed, Douglas Luiz was introduced off the bench and fouled Paul Okon-Engstler resulting in a free kick which Irankunda drilled into the top corner past Hugo Souza.

Yet despite a resolute defensive performance following the opening goal, Australia were undone in the last minute of the match as Raphinha’s corner found Rayan who headed home the equaliser to end the thrilling contest on level terms.