It was a fitting result from two evenly-matched teams who gave everything in front of a sell-out crowd in the North Queensland city.

A superb free-kick from Australian youngster Nestory Irankunda had looked enough to give the Socceroos - who are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ - an upset win.

With the two sides locked at 0-0 midway through the second half, Irankunda stepped up and drilled his free-kick over the defensive wall into the net, leaving Brazil keeper Hugo Souza rooted to the spot.

But Brazil came out and dominated against an increasingly defensive Australian outfit and were rewarded seconds before full-time.

India, meanwhile, played to a 1-1 draw with Panama.

The hosts took the lead through Ryan Williams in the 41st minute only for Omar Valencia to draw Panama level in the 68th minute.

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