Carlo Ancelotti demands patience from Brazil fans after late draw against Australia as Selecao boss prioritises youth development

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.

The hosts stunned the South American giants midway through the second half when Irankunda curled home a sublime free-kick at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Brazil thought they had drawn first blood before the interval, only for Estevao's strike to be chalked off following a VAR review. Ancelotti's men eventually spared their blushes with virtually the final touch of the match as substitute Rayan nodded in a dramatic equaliser .

Fronting the media in Townsville, the seasoned manager brushed off suggestions that the draw represented a setback while pointing to an unforgiving playing surface that disrupted his side's rhythm.