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Australia go down fighting to Brazil in fiery 4-2 friendly defeat
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Socceroos led 2-1 with goals from Metcalfe and CircatiTwo late goals sealed win for five-times world championsHis first touch taking the ball goalward, Vanderson felt the pressure from Australian defenders closing in and laced a shot goalward, burying it in the top corner of Patrick Beach’s net and putting Brazil ahead. All of 132 seconds had transpired at Lang Park. After being forced to salvage a 1-1 draw with effectively the last touch of the game four days prior, it not only represented a perfect start for the Seleção, but…
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