Socceroos expect Brazil backlash in Brisbane

The Australian men's national soccer team, known as the Socceroos, faced a Brazil team ranked fifth in the world in a recent match. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the Socceroos dissatisfied with their performance. Defender Aziz Behich, who made his 88th international appearance in this match, anticipates a stronger showing from Brazil when the teams meet again in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Behich, who is still playing at a high level despite being in preseason mode with Melbourne City, believes the team needs to be better and earn Brazil's respect once more. Coach Tony Popovic echoes Behich's sentiments, noting the difference in the players' demeanor since the World Cup. The Brisbane match serves as a homecoming for young defender Lucas Herrington, who is tasked with the challenge of backing up his performance against Brazil three days later.

Popovic acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining high performance on such short notice, given the players' limited exposure to top-tier competitive play.