Live: Brazil fans descend on Townsville ahead of Socceroos clash
The Socceroos kick off a two-game international friendly series against five-time world champions Brazil in Townsville. Follow live.
Brazilian soccer fans are converging on Townsville as the Socceroos prepare to face five-time world champions Brazil in an international friendly match. Three strikers have been selected for the Socceroos: Eli Adams, a 24-year-old from Australia who has played for various clubs in the A-League; NK Celje forward Dukuly, a 23-year-old refugee from Liberia; and Marcus Younis, a 21-year-old from Sydney who started his career in Western Sydney.
Additionally, the team features seven debutants including Kasey Bos, a 22-year-old fullback, and Jacob Chapman, a 25-year-old goalkeeper who made his international debut at the age of five. The atmosphere in Townsville is expected to be electric, with Brazilian fans eagerly awaiting the clash between their national team and the Socceroos.
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