Irankunda faced Brazil again, lost out to Vinicius Jr. (video) | OneFootball

Nestory Irankunda once again earned the trust of Australia’s coach and started for the second consecutive friendly against Brazil. After starring in the draw in the first match with a stunning direct free-kick, the Sporting winger was once again named in the starting XI, but this time the Socceroos lost 4-2 and the player conceded a penalty.

The Sporting player thus remained among the main options for the Australian side, in a match in which Alessandro Circati also started from the opening whistle. Brazil made several changes to the starting XI, but came out strongly and took the lead after just two minutes through Vanderson.

Australia managed to respond and even completed a comeback before half-time. Circati equalised in the 30th minute and, shortly afterwards, also played a part in the move for 2-1, scored by Metcalfe with a shot from outside the box.

Raphinha, a former Sporting player, restored parity deep into first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot. In the second half, Brazil took greater control of the match and went back in front in the 70th minute, with Bruno Guimarães making it 3-2 after an assist from Endrick.

Irankunda remained involved in the match until the closing stages and ended up being involved in the move that sealed the score. The Real Madrid player himself took advantage to make it 4-2.

Watch the penalty incident:

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