Brazil battle past Austria in Vienna

Roberto Firmino struck a 25-yard winner as Brazil edged out Austria 2-1 in this evening's friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna.

In a first half of few chances, perhaps the most noteworthy incident came in the 28th minute when Atletico Madrid centre-back Miranda had to be substituted with an injury and was replaced by Thiago Silva

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It was the Paris Saint-Germain defender's first appearance since the World Cup and the first since he was replaced as captain by Neymar.

Brazil eventually took the lead in the 64th minute when Silva's PSG teammate David Luiz headed home a corner from former Chelsea companion Oscar.

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Austria equalised 15 minutes from time when Aleksandar Dragovic tucked home a penalty after Oscar had brought down Andreas Weimann in the box. It was the first goal Brazil had conceded under new manager Dunga.

Hoffenheim's Firmino scored the winner in the 83rd minute after coming on as a substitute with a powerful strike from distance that flew past Ramazan Ozcan into the top corner.