Bontempo celebrates Brazil debut with assist in 4-2 win over Australia | OneFootball

Gabriel Bontempo marked his Brazil debut with an early assist as the Seleção beat Australia 4-2 in Brisbane.

The Santos attacking midfielder started and set up Vanderson inside two minutes at Suncorp Stadium, the second friendly of this SuperData Fifa on Tuesday. The player said in a post that he was delighted with his debut and described it as a dream realised.

Raphinha, Bruno Guimarães and Vini Jr, from the penalty spot, completed the scoring. Bontempo impressed alongside centre-back Jair, formerly of Santos, earning praise from pundits and supporters, and was withdrawn 16 minutes into the second half.

He had remained on the bench in the earlier meeting with Australia, a 1-1 draw in Townsville on Friday 25.

Brazil have opened this SuperData Fifa with an eye on the 2030 World Cup. Bontempo is the only Santos player in the Italian coach’s squad, named alongside 25 others.

After Australia, the Seleção face India on Saturday 03 at 11:00 Brasília time at Salt Lake in Kolkata. The November window features friendlies against Japan and Singapore.

Bontempo will miss Cuca’s side against São Paulo on Friday 02 at 20:00 at Morumbis in a rescheduled Brasileirão round 21 fixture, then is due back for the Flamengo game the following week.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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