Brief
Socceroos’ high‑pressing display impresses Brazil coach Ancelotti in Brisbane
Carlo Ancelotti said the Socceroos pressed better and were more organised than at the World Cup.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Australia’s national soccer team surprised Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti with a high‑pressing, aggressive performance in a 4‑2 friendly win in Brisbane on Tuesday, according to smh.com.au.
Ancelotti said the Socceroos “pressed really well, with high intensity” and were “well‑organised”, noting the difficulty his side had building from the back. He added that the Australian team was “a really good national team” and that modern football leaves no easy opponents.
Coach Tony Popovic responded modestly, attributing the shift to the players rather than his own tactics. The match comes ahead of the Asian Cup in January, with several Australian stars still injured.
Key facts
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Australia’s high‑pressing style after a 4‑2 friendly win in Brisbane. (smh.com.au)
- Tony Popovic said the tactical shift was driven more by the players than the coach. (smh.com.au)
- The match took place on Tuesday night, 30 September 2026, at Suncorp Stadium. (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Tony Popovic’s new-look Socceroos: Why the shift to aggressive, high-pressing football is a sign of future success”
