The South Americans needed a last-minute goal to salvage a draw in their first match in Townsville on Friday, but turned in an improved performance to emerge victorious in the second match of the double-header. The five-time World Cup winners scored two goals late in the second half to see off a Socceroos outfit that has beaten their illustrious opponents only once in its history. Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of more than 52,000 fans in Brisbane on Tuesday.
But in a breathless first half, Brazil captain Raphinha equalised from the penalty spot after his counterpart Harry Souttar fouled Danilo with a reckless challenge. Despite its billing as a friendly, tensions boiled over in the second half when a clumsy tackle by Endrick on Souttar led to a shoving match between the two teams. They then put the game beyond doubt when Vinicius Junior was clipped in the box by Nestory Irankunda and the Real Madrid forward converted from the penalty spot.
It was almost 2-0 seconds later when Brazil won the ball straight from the kick-off and broke for goal, but two good saves in succession from Beach denied the visitors.
