Late Rayan goal rescues Brazil draw against Australia
Australia came close to a victory in Townsville, only for Brazil to make it 1-1 in stoppage time.
Australia and Brazil finished level in their international friendly after the hosts took a second-half lead and conceded an equaliser in the closing moments.
Irankunda breaks the deadlock
Nestory Irankunda put Australia ahead with a free kick in the 68th minute. His goal left the hosts within reach of a win as Brazil searched for a response through the rest of regulation time.
Brazil respond in stoppage time
Substitute Rayan scored Brazil’s equaliser from a set piece in stoppage time. The late goal changed the outcome in Townsville: Australia’s lead became a 1-1 draw just before the final whistle.
The match turned on those two moments, Irankunda’s second-half free kick and Rayan’s late reply. Australia led for much of the final stretch but the teams ultimately shared the result.