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Vinicius scores, Endrick assists as Brazil defeat Australia 2-4

Vinicius strong performance in 2nd half completes Brazilian comeback for first win since being eliminated from World Cup

Vinicius scores, Endrick assists as Brazil defeat Australia 2-4

BRISBANE, Australia - September 29: Brazil secured a 2-4 victory over Australia in a friendly match at Suncorp Stadium, marking their second win in two matches following their 1-1 draw last Friday. Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior scored twice for Brazil, while Endrick provided the assist for one of the goals. The match began with Vanderson scoring a powerful strike in the third minute, becoming the first goal for Monaco's 25-year-old right-back with Seleção.

Australia managed to take the lead in the 28th minute when Benfica's 22-year-old center-back Alessandro Circati scored after a corner flicked into the net by VAR. The score was leveled before halftime as Danilo Santos converted a penalty in the 45th minute. Endrick came on as a substitute in the second half and assisted in the goal that put Brazil ahead.

Vinicius delivered a quick pass to Endrick near the goal-line, and Bruno Guimarães scored the third goal for Brazil. Vinicius also provoked a penalty in the 79th minute, nutmegging the first defender before Nestory Irankunda scored Australia's lone goal. Vinicius had seven touches inside Australia's penalty box and two key passes, leading Brazil in both categories.

The match concluded with Brazil securing their 2-4 win, with their next fixture against India on Saturday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

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