Brazil defeats Australia 4-2 in high-scoring friendly

Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in a high-scoring friendly match held in Australia. The game marked the first start for PSV player Mauro Júnior, who played 86 to 88 minutes as a left-back.

Brazil took an early lead in the third minute through a strike by Vanderson. However, Australia mounted a comeback before halftime, with Alessandro Circati equalizing via a corner and Connor Metcalfe scoring a long-range goal to put the Socceroos ahead 2-1. Raphinha leveled the score for Brazil with a penalty just before the break.

In the second half, Brazil regained control. Bruno Guimarães scored to make it 3-2, and Vinícius Júnior secured the victory with a final goal from the penalty spot. During the match, Raphinha was substituted for Endrick, amid suggestions of a potential muscle injury.