Australia to host Brazil in international friendly at Suncorp Stadium on September 29

Australia will host Brazil in an international friendly at Suncorp Stadium on September 29, the two sides meeting again after their recent friendly ended in a draw.

In the prior encounter 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda scored a free-kick to give Australia the lead, but Tony Popovic’s side conceded a late goal and had to settle for a draw; the preview noted Australia will be at home but need to improve their final-third play. Brazil, led by Carlo Ancelotti, also took multiple takeaways from the matchup and were said to have been short on finishing in the attacking areas.

Nestory Irankunda, described in the preview as a 20-year-old Sporting CP star, is cited as one of Australia’s key players and can operate as an attacking midfielder or on the wing. The Australia squad listed in the preview reads: Beach (GK); Circati, Souttar, Herrington; Italiano, Irvine, Okon-Engstler, Behich; Metcalfe, Irankunda; Yengi.

The preview assessed Brazil’s attacking output as below par despite the draw, saying the trio of Vinicius, Raphinha and Endrick failed to be that impactful in the earlier meeting. Raphinha was also singled out as the match’s standout for Brazil in that draw, with the 29-year-old providing a crucial assist and listed among the main attacking options under Carlo Ancelotti. Brazil’s named side in the preview is: Souza (GK); Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Reis, Santos; Guimaraes, Danilo; Rayan, Raphinha, Vinicius; Endrick.

All of the selected squad members for both Australia and Brazil were reported as fit to be in action. The preview refers to the home side as Tony Popovic’s team and to Brazil as Carlo Ancelotti’s men, noting that Ancelotti’s side will be playing away from home.

The fixture will be available to viewers in Australia on Network 10, Paramount+ and 10 Play, while broadcasters listed for Brazil are SporTV, Globo and Globoplay; the preview also advised following Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, downloading the Khel Now Android or iOS app, or joining its Telegram community for updates.