Australia 0-4 Brazil
Socceroo fans knew that their form over the last eight football games mean nothing when they’re up against the best squad in the world.
Betting odds were stacked against Australia even if Brazil suffered a close loss to Argentina just four days ago. Football prediction pundits only saw the Australians mounting little to no resistance against the rampage of this star-studded XI.
The sheer difference in class was felt from kick-off. The Canarinho quickly pressured the Australian backline, causing a passing error and a quick rush to the goal. Guiliano placed the ball to the right, where Diego Souza powered it past Mitchell Langerak for the first-minute goal.
The goal quickly doused any hopes of an even competition for Ange Postecoglou and his lads. Brazil had the bulk of possession and brought the ball to Australia’s danger zone too many times. Diego Souza almost had a chance for a brace if he wasn’t caught offside. Paulinho could have also doubled the lead if he didn’t sky his attempt just feet in front of goal.
The second half became even more unbearable for Australia. A 62nd-minute tussle in the box emerged in PSG’s Thiago Silva out-jumping everyone in the pitch to score the second goal. The third goal arrived 13 minutes later: Paulinho rushed past the disheartened Socceroos and beautifully set up Taison for the sitter. Diego Souza scored a header in the game’s dying minutes for fits and giggles.
Local fans who watched this game knew that they were in for a painful sight. The visitors outclassed the hosts in every way. The fact that Australia’s two cracks at goal were taken outside the box is a testament to the solid Brazilian defence. What hurts Australia the most is the fact that they can play this well even without key attacker Neymar.
At least the fans got to see the best footballers.
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