Late Equalizer Denies Australia
Australia secures a landmark 1-1 draw against Brazil following a late equalizer.
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Australia came within seconds of a landmark win over Brazil in Townsville, drawing 1-1 after Nestory Irankunda’s superb second-half free kick put the Socceroos ahead. Brazil equalized in the final moments when substitute Rayan headed in Raphinha’s corner. Australia’s energetic, organized display against a star-studded Brazilian side drew praise, with Irankunda’s attacking performance the standout and young defender Lucas Herrington also impressing. An earlier Brazil goal was ruled out following a VAR review.
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Marcus Younis made his Socceroos debut in the second half, becoming Australia’s 662nd men’s international.
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Irankunda said he regularly practises free kicks and was pleased to score against Brazil: “I practice it quite a lot … For it to go in today felt good. Beautiful.”
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The late equalizer came in the 95th minute, when substitute Rayan headed in Raphinha’s corner.
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Australia entered the friendly after reaching the World Cup knockout rounds, where it was eliminated by Egypt in a penalty shootout.
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