Irankunda scores free-kick stunner against Brazil, Sporting man flying | OneFootball

Nestory Irankunda was one of Australia’s standout performers in the 1-1 draw against Brazil. The Sporting winger scored a stunning direct free-kick and briefly put the Socceroos ahead against the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti.

The big moment came in the 68th minute. Irankunda stepped up to take the set piece and fired straight into the back of the Brazilian net, sending the thousands of fans at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville into celebration.

The Sporting player had already given a first warning as early as the sixth minute, when he tried his luck from long range and forced Hugo Souza into a great save. The Australia international remained one of the home side’s main threats until he finally found the back of the net.

Australia managed to hold on to the lead for a while, despite Brazil’s greater share of possession. The Canarinha stepped up the pressure in the closing stages and eventually equalised through Rayan, the Bournemouth forward.

With Rayan appearing to apply the decisive touch and make it 1-1, Carlo Ancelotti’s side avoided defeat.

Watch the goal here:

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