Brazilian striker Diego Souza scored twice, while Thiago Silva and substitute Taison also found the net.

But who stood out in the anticipated clash?

Here are our player ratings:

Australia

Mitch Langerak  5.5 - Made the worst possible start after letting Souza’s shot squeeze past him with just 12 seconds on the clock. Came up with some decent saves to keep the score down in the second half.

Bailey Wright  4.5 – Calamitous error straight from the kick-off gifted Brazil the opener. Often wasteful in possession and was beaten in the air by Silva for the visitor’s second. 

Trent Sainsbury  6 – The most convincing in Australia’s three-man defence. Played some decent passes around the back to break up Brazil’s possession. Replaced on 56 minutes before the floodgates opened.

Milos Degenek  5 – A tough night on the right side of a back three. Struggled on the ball, often conceding possession too cheaply.

Mathew Leckie  6.5 – Worked tirelessly up and down the right flank, where he came up against the pacey Douglas Costa. Fought to win the ball back whenever he lost it. Withdrawn after 56 minutes.

Aziz Behich  6 – A dangerous cross after eight minutes put Brazil under some rare pressure. Made a couple of important clearances but was overrun at times by the impressive pairing of Rafinha and Giuliano.

Mark Milligan  5.5 – It can’t have been easy for Australia’s midfield enforcer, who was still mourning the death of his grandfather. Milligan was given the run-around by Brazil’s talented forward line but never stopped battling.