Michelle Heyman of Australia celebrates her goal against Brazil with teammates. Source: Bradley Kanaris / Getty Images
AN injury to Tameka Butt soured Australia's stirring performance in the second women's football international against heavyweight Brazil in Brisbane on Wednesday night.
Butt was carried off on a stretcher in the second half after injuring her leg in the 2-1 against the world's No. 6 ranked side.
A clinical finish from Michelle Heyman handed victory to the Matildas who are ranked No. 11 and will now head into the Asian Cup title defence with renewed confidence.
Tameka Butt of Australia is taken from the field on a stretcher injured. Source: Getty Images
The Matildas were clearly the sharper of the two outfits for the majority of the game and should have had more to show for their dominance than captain Kate Gill's first half header.
Australia's midfield trio of Butt, Elise Kellond-Knight and Katrina Gorry were energetic and creative but the home side paid dearly for indecisive defence when Brazil's Tamires Gomes equalised shortly after half-time.
Australia had the upper hand for all but five minutes of the first half.
Matildas co-captain Clare Polkinghorne thanks supporters after the match. Source: Getty Images
They had their first chance after only a minute when it took a great save from Brazilian keeper Thais Picarte to deny Butt.
Pinpoint delivery from the midfield and the speed of Lisa De Vanna and Gorry opened up space for the Matildas in behind the Brazilian defenders.
Gill had three opportunities but it took her until the 40th minute of the first half to put the Australians in front.
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