Both teams made a raft of changes to the starting XI but it was the Australians who cracked almost immediately.

In a horror start for the Socceroos they went behind on 12 seconds to the Philippe Coutinho-inspired Brazilians.

Handed the armband, the Liverpool star was the best on the park, effortlessly gliding past opponents and creating numerous opportunities in front of a crowd of almost 50,000.

Chelsea pair Willian and David Luiz were class for the world's number one ranked team.

Luiz was a rock at the back for the Selecao and was pivotal in the second goal while Willian's speed and close skills were on show after he came on in the second half. 

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou handed a debut to Ajdin Hrustic and Dylan McGowan, who both came on in the second half.

The result ends Australia's eight game unbeaten streak and is the first time the Socceroos have lost by more than three goals at home since 2004.

Postecoglou's men now jet off for Russia where they will face football powerhouses Germany and Chile, as well as surprise packet, Cameroon.

GOALS

Diego Souza Brazil, 1’: 0-1

Australia kicked off, the ball was passed back to Bailey Wright, an errant pass later and Brazil swooped. Within seconds they were inside the Socceroos’ box and Diego Souza slotted low across Mitch Langerak’s right glove after just 12 seconds to notch his first international goal.

Thiago Silva Brazil, 61’: 0-2

Coutinho’s outswinging corner was met by David Luiz who powered his header against the crossbar, the ball wasn’t cleared and the PSG defender was on hand to head home the loose ball.

Taison Brazil 74’: 0-3 Gorgeous interplay started by Willian before Paulinho played his part with a back heel that found Taison who slotted home his first international goal.  

Diego Souza Brazil 93’: 0-4

A corner was won after a thrilling counter and Souza made it a double with a header off the set piece with the final action in the game.