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Ancelotti: Brazil is the most historical national team ever

Carlo Ancelotti has welcomed scrutiny of his performance as Brazil coach but insists that he won't allow it to affect his attempts to foster a new generation of players for the next Copa América and FIFA World Cup.

Brazil are expected to raise their intensity in Tuesday's return fixture in Brisbane. With his eyes firmly set on next January's Asian Cup, Tony Popovic is likewise challenging the Socceroos to lift their level if they want to claim a famous victory.

After his stunning free kick almost delivered the Socceroos a famous win against Brazil, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says that Nestory Irankunda is only going to get better.

Members of both Brazil's and Australia's squads have voiced their displeasure with the playing surface at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium following their 1-1 draw on Friday evening.

Nestory Irankunda scores a special free kick for Australia against global powerhouse Brazil.

The Socceroos have let slip a famous victory over Brazil, conceding a goal to the five-time world champions in the final minute and having to settle for a 1-1 draw in Townsville.

The Socceroos have played out an entertaining draw against Brazil in Queensland. Catch up on all the action from Townsville in the live blog.

Coming up against a former pupil, Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti is expecting Australia to provide the Seleção with a tough, compact, and well-organised opponent as he begins the process of finding a "new generation" of players.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is still waiting to find out if Mohamed Touré's shoulder injury will put his Asian Cup in jeopardy.