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Australia and Brazil draw 1-1 after late Rayan header
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Australia and Brazil drew 1-1 in the Queensland Football Series opener at Townsville on Friday. Nestory Irankunda scored from a free-kick in the 68th minute before Rayan headed in Raphinha's corner in the fifth minute of stoppage time. It was both teams' first match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup. VAR had wiped out an Estevao goal before half-time.
Prism
What It Means For You
- The Socceroos led from the 68th minute until stoppage time before conceding the equaliser.
- Irankunda's strike was only Australia's second goal against Brazil in history.
- Debutant Marcus Younis entered late as Socceroo No. 662.
What's Happening
- Tony Popovic's Australia hosted Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- Bruno Guimaraes was judged to have fouled Harry Souttar before Estevao's disallowed goal.
- Riley McGree replaced Irankunda for his first cap since missing the World Cup.
First Meeting Since the World Cup
- Australia last beat Brazil in 2001 through Shaun Murphy at the FIFA Confederations Cup.
- Brazil are rebuilding after a last-16 World Cup exit.
- Ancelotti later introduced Pedro, Samuel Lino, Douglas Luiz and Rayan.
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