A last-minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.
A free kick from Nestory Irankunda had looked enough to give the Socceroos an upset win.
The Socceroos defended and looked to have held out for the win, but a last-minute corner saw Rayan's header just too powerful for Beach to hold out.
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A last-minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday.
Rayan headed the ball home in the 95th minute to deny the hosts what would have been only their second win over the South American giants.
A free kick from Nestory Irankunda had looked enough to give the Socceroos an upset win.
With the two sides locked at 0-0 midway through the second half, Irankunda stepped up and drilled his free kick over the defensive wall into the net.
The Brazil dominance appeared to have paid off in the 46th minute when Estevao scored, but a VAR review saw the goal ruled out due to an earlier foul on Australian captain Harry Soutar.
The Socceroos defended and looked to have held out for the win, but a last-minute corner saw Rayan's header just too powerful for Beach to hold out.
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ABC NewsLate Brazil goal denies Socceroos famous win after stunning Irankunda free kick1 change
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