World · Bangladesh Bureau
Rayan's dramatic late goal earns Brazil draw with Australia
Brazil came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Australia in an international friendly match, with Rayan heading home a crucial equaliser in the closing stages of the game.
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Brazil avoided defeat against Australia after Rayan scored a stoppage-time header to level the match at 1-1 in an international friendly encounter. The Seleção fell behind early in the contest but demonstrated their characteristic resilience to claim a point through the substitute's intervention late in the second half. The result extends Brazil's unbeaten run and keeps the five-time World Cup champions in positive form ahead of upcoming fixtures. Australia's early goal had given the Socceroos control of the match for much of the first half, but Brazil's attacking prowess gradually came to the fore as the game progressed. The visitors pressed forward with increased intensity as the match wore on, eventually finding their breakthrough when Rayan rose above the Australia defence to power home the equaliser. The draw leaves both nations with progress to evaluate heading into their respective international calendar commitments in the coming weeks.