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  "id": 10701244,
  "title": "Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/brazil-come-from-behind-to-beat-australia-4-2-in-friendly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:21:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1544114/brazil-come-behind-beat-australia-4-2-friendly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brisbane witnessed an exciting friendly football match on Tuesday as Brazil overcame a determined Australia 4-2. The five-time World Cup champions scored two late goals to secure victory over the Socceroos, who had only previously triumphed against Brazil once in their history. Brazil needed a last-minute equaliser to avoid defeat in their opening match in Townsville on Friday, but showed marked improvement in the second part of their double-header. In the opening minutes, Brazil took the lead through Vanderson's powerful volley. Two goals later, a deflected corner put Australia ahead 2-1. Brazil equalised through Raphinha's penalty after a foul by Harry Souttar. The game's tension escalated when a reckless tackle by Endrick sparked a shoving match between the teams, but Brazil regrouped to score two more goals, with Endrick and Vinicius Junior each converting penalties. Australia's Connor Metcalfe praised the quality of the Brazilian side, stating that their two recent matches against Brazil proved they are a serious contender for the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "BRISBANE: Brazil came from behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in Brisbane on Tuesday.",
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        "title": "Brazil line-up and where to watch the friendly v Australia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/brazil-line-up-and-where-to-watch-the-friendly-v-australia",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:46:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Resurgent Brazil beat Australia 4-2 as muscle issue sidelines Raphinha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/resurgent-brazil-beat-australia-4-2-as-muscle-issue-sidelines-raphinha",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:01:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Brazil come from behind to beat Australia 4-2 in friendly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/brazil-come-from-behind-to-beat-australia-4-2-in-friendly-10707462",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:39:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}