Australia were denied a win over Brazil after the visitors scored in the closing moments to level the match, according to The Guardian. The game had been decided by a stunning free kick from Irankunda, which had put the Socceroos in front. Brazil's late goal cancelled out that lead and left the match drawn.
The Guardian described the result as a famous win being taken away from Australia. ABC News reported the same sequence, noting that a late Brazil goal denied the Socceroos after Irankunda's free kick. The Canberra Times framed it as a late Brazil leveller denying Australia a famous victory.
ESPN and The Sydney Morning Herald both covered the match as it happened, with the SMH reporting that Brazil equalised in the final seconds after Irankunda's stunner had put Australia ahead. The reports agree on the key details: Australia led, Brazil scored late, and the match ended without a winner.
The result leaves Australia reflecting on a performance that came close to a landmark result against one of the sport's strongest nations. Irankunda's free kick was the standout moment of the match, according to the coverage.
What to watch next: whether Australia can carry that level of performance into their next fixture, and whether Irankunda keeps his place after that goal.
