Alisson saved Brazil in surprise draw against USA that ended 26-year streak – Liverpool FC

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson made several fine saves as he kept Brazil level in a surprise 1-1 draw against the USA.

Only one senior Liverpool player was on international duty on Wednesday night, with Alisson outstanding for Brazil as they drew with the USA in Orlando.

The game was both teams’ last international friendly before the Copa America, which kicks off at 1am (BST) on June 21, when Argentina play Canada.

The 1-1 draw was the first time since 1998 that the USA avoided defeat by Brazil, a streak of 11 straight losses.

With Alisson between the posts, American manager Gregg Berhalter’s side put the Liverpool goalkeeper to work early on.

The goalkeeper thought he was beaten in the fifth minute when Yunus Musah fired a rocket from outside the penalty area, which hit the underside of the crossbar but did not cross the line.

Against the run of play, coach Dorival Junior’s Brazil side went ahead thanks to Rodrygo, who finished with his left foot after perfectly feeding Raphinh into his stride.

The lead, however, did not last long, because in the 26th minute, Kristijan Pulisic beat Alison with a low, thrown free kick under the wall.

It was certainly not Liverpool’s No.1’s fault, but he will be disappointed to have conceded in his position.

The score then remained at 1-1 until the end, but only thanks to Alisson’s superb stop in the second half, when he got down to his left extremely quickly and used a powerful left hand to prevent Pulisic from putting in another.

In stoppage time, Brazil had a chance to win it themselves, but Vinicius Junior couldn’t keep his composure and sent the ball over the bar instead of scoring.

Copa America

Alisson is expected to retain his place as first choice goalkeeper for the Copa America.

The tournament, which is being held in the USA, will see Brazil play their first match on June 25 at 2am (BST), against Costa Rica.

Group stage games against Paraguay and Luis Diaz’s Colombia follow in Nevada and Santa Clara.

Brazil are currently second favorites to win the tournament behind Alexis Mac Allister’s Argentina. Uruguay and Darwin Nunez are the third favourites.