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Ancelotti criticizes pitch after Brazil's 1-1 draw with Australia
September 25, 2026 at 08:55 PM
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4 reports · 2 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 6 hours
ESESPN
Ancelotti unhappy with pitch after Brazil draw in Australia
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YKYalla Kora
أنشيلوتي في مرمى الانتقادات.. أرقام سلبية تطارد مدرب البرازيل
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YKYalla Kora
الأولى منذ الخروج أمام الفراعنة.. أستراليا تفرض التعادل على البرازيل وديا
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TGThe Guardian
Socceroos denied famous win as late Brazil goal cancels out Irankunda stunner
(opens the publisher’s site)Brazil salvaged a stoppage-time draw against Australia in Townsville, where both coaches criticized the degrading playing surface.
- Rayan's last-touch header cancelled Nestory Irankunda's 68th-minute free kick as the sides drew 1-1 on Friday.
- Carlo Ancelotti called the pitch "difficult to play on" and hoped for better conditions for Tuesday's rematch in Brisbane.
- Tony Popovic said Australia was accustomed to poor pitches and treated the draw's disappointment as a sign of progress.
- The match was Australia's first since losing to Egypt on penalties at the 2026 World Cup last-32.
- Vinícius Júnior and Endrick were substituted in the 65th minute after failing to impress against Australia.