In an exciting friendly match held on Tuesday at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Brazil faced Tunisia, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Tunisia took an early lead when Hazem Mastouri scored in the 22nd minute. However, Brazil responded just before halftime with a penalty converted by Estêvão Willian in the 43rd minute.
The second half saw Brazil with a golden opportunity to take the lead, but Lucas Paquetá missed a penalty in the 78th minute, keeping the scores level.
Estêvão Willian was crucial for Brazil, scoring their only goal, while Hazem Mastouri shone for Tunisia with his earlier strike.
Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, employed a 4-4-2 formation, placing Bento in goal. The defensive lineup consisted of Wesley França, Marquinhos, Éder Militão, and Caio Henrique, while Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Estêvão Willian, and Rodrygo comprised the midfield. Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Júnior led the attack.
Tunisia, managed by Sami Trabelsi, used a 3-5-2 formation, with Aymen Dahmen guarding the net. Defenders Yassine Meriah, Montassar Talbi, and Dylan Bronn worked in conjunction with a midfield trio of Yan Valery, Ferjani Sassi, Ellyes Skhiri, Hannibal Mejbri, and Oussama Haddadi, pairing with forwards Elias Saad and Hazem Mastouri.
The match official Jérôme Brisard oversaw the action.
Brazil Substitutions
45’ 2T – Wesley França replaced by Danilo; Matheus Cunha replaced by Vitor Roque
59’ 2T – Éder Militão substituted for Fabrício Bruno; Casemiro out for Fabinho
60’ 2T – Bruno Guimarães replaced by Lucas Paquetá
78’ 2T – Rodrygo taken off for Luiz Henrique; Oussama Haddadi substituted for Mortadha Ben Ouanes
Yellow Card for Brazil:
9’ 1T – Wesley França (Unsporting behavior)
Tunisia Substitutions
58’ 2T – Hazem Mastouri replaced by Ismael Gharbi
79’ 2T – Elias Saad substituted for Elias Achouri
86’ 2T – Hannibal Mejbri taken off for Firas Chaouat
Yellow Card for Tunisia:
38’ 1T – Oussama Haddadi (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)