International friendlies: Austria 0-3 Brazil, 5 Talking Points

Brazil are at full throttle ahead of the World Cup
Brazil
are
at full throttle ahead of the World Cup

#4 Austria failed to fire this time but did pose a considerable threat

Arnautovic was heavily involved in Austria's attack
Arnautovic was heavily involved in Austria's attack

Das Team couldn't pull off another scalp following the 2-1 conquest of the world champions, but entered the game with the same vibrant spirit and even held Brazil at arm's length for the initial few minutes.

Austria started in the same 3-4-2-1 formation but with just 2 changes to the side that started against Germany. Yet, they appeared to be on the front foot during the initial exchanges. At around the halfway mark into the opening 45 minutes, the hosts produced 3 attempts, as Schopf, Schopf again, and Arnautovic tested the Brazil backline. It was the final output that ultimately let them down.

The second-half was more of a one-way filibuster as the Seleccao upped the ante. But Austria can now head to the summer vacation with some degree of satisfaction after two encouraging performances against two top shouts of the football circuit.

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Edited by Kishan Prasad