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‘Not good!’ – Ancelotti fumes over ‘difficult’ pitch after Brazil draw

Brazil and Australia managers Carlo Ancelotti and Tony Popovic have both criticised the playing surface following their dramatic 1-1 draw in Townsville. The condition of the Queensland Country Bank Stadium pitch became a major talking point after both sides struggled to find their footing on Friday.

Ancelotti urges patience after Brazil salvage Australia draw

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged supporters to remain patient following a dramatic 1-1 friendly draw against Australia in Townsville. The Selecao required a stoppage-time header from substitute Rayan to cancel out Nestory Irankunda's stunning free-kick, as the Italian coach continues to experiment with a heavily revamped squad.

Ancelotti pressures Raphinha and protects Madrid

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Ancelotti matches worst Brazil start after Australia draw

Carlo Ancelotti finds himself under intense scrutiny after Brazil required a last-gasp equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw against Australia. The result marks a disappointing beginning to the new World Cup cycle for the five-time world champions as they look to move on from their recent tournament failures.

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Was Mourinho right? Vinicius forgets football and becomes a subject of ridicule

Two disastrous moments for the Brazilian star

Rayan rescues Brazil after Irankunda stunner

Brazil were moments away from a shock defeat in Townsville before Bournemouth attacker Rayan headed home a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw. The Socceroos had looked destined for a famous win after Nestory Irankunda silenced the Selecao with a breathtaking second-half free-kick.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
11	Quevilly	8	2	4	2	7	9	-2	10	D D W D W
12	SC Bastia	8	3	1	4	6	10	-4	10	L D W L W
13	FC Fleury 91	8	2	3	3	12	10	2	9	L D W W L
14	Valenciennes	8	2	2	4	9	13	-4	8	W L L D D
15	Orleans	8	2	2	4	6	10	-4	8	D L L D L

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