Brazil defeats Socceroos 4-2 in Brisbane as Behich impresses
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, with defender Aziz Behich impressing despite not playing in weeks.
Brazil started strong but the Socceroos scored first through Metcalfe. Brazil took over and won 4-2.
Bruno Guimaraes and Vini Jnr scored in the second half. Aziz Behich played well on the left wing.
He joined attacks and defended well despite not playing for three weeks before the A-League season starts. Alessandro Circati scored Australia's equaliser with an unusual flick.
He was ruled offside first but VAR overturned it. The game was physical but showed the Socceroos could handle Brazil's pressure.
Circati and Harry Souttar are building a strong partnership for the Asian Cup.
- Brazil 4 Australia 2
- Final score
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Location
- Three weeks without competitive game time
- Behich out
- Third minute
- Vanderson goal
Why it mattersThe performance shows Australian defenders are developing crucial partnerships for the upcoming Asian Cup, and established players can still deliver under pressure.
AustraliaSocceroos fans see encouraging signs as the team builds chemistry for continental competition starting in 2027.
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