On September 29 Beijing time (CEST), in a friendly football match, Australia lost to Brazil 2-4. After the match, Circati, who scored and assisted, gave an interview.

Regarding that corner kick, while VAR was reviewing it, did you think the goal would be allowed?

I knew there was contact in the penalty area, and initially I thought they were checking for an offside. If it was offside, the goal wouldn't count—I know that well. I wondered if they were also reviewing the penalty foul, but I wasn't sure. In any case, when the assistant referee raised the flag for offside, I knew the goal wouldn't be allowed.

Now that the international matches are over, many observers believe the team has made significant progress. Do you agree with that assessment?

Yes, I think we've shown progress at times, but we still lack consistency. We need to maintain our style of play from the first half through to the second half and keep it throughout the full 90 minutes. It's not easy. Brazil is a top national team with many talented players. This progress didn't happen overnight—it's a gradual process. We've all shown positive signs, which is a good thing.

We were behind by just 3 minutes and our ball movement wasn't smooth, yet we managed to equalize and take the lead. Are you proud of the team's resilience in such difficult circumstances? Isn't that a very positive sign?

Yes, I'm very pleased for my teammates. As you said, it wasn't easy. At that time, the momentum was completely with the opposition—it felt like there were more than 11 players on the pitch against us. Coming back to equalize and score a second goal was excellent. Unfortunately, we conceded a penalty in the 45th minute, right before halftime. I think if it wasn't for that penalty, the entire match might have gone in a very different direction.

The coach mentioned in his press conference that this training camp demonstrated a tactical style different from the World Cup. He said this change came more from the players themselves than from him. Do you agree with that?

I think it's a combination of both. The tactical ideas are proposed by the coach, and in that sense they come from him. But ultimately, we as players are the ones executing these ideas on the pitch. All the instructions and demands on the field come from the coach, and we're the ones implementing them.

You mentioned this week the team's unique playing style—the boldness to control the ball and take risks. We saw that clearly in today's match. Do you agree?

I completely agree. Our style of play is becoming much more aggressive and attacking, and many fans came to watch the training session yesterday.

How can a match against a strong team like Brazil help build the national team's image among football fans across Australia?

Excellent! The large number of fans who came to watch the training session gave us extra motivation. The stadium was full today, and it felt great. Previously, in matches against Cameroon and Curaçao, the stadium was empty. To be honest, it felt like playing in our own backyard, which was quite disappointing. Today's atmosphere and the match against Townsville were perfect. Queensland is fantastic!

There's been discussion about planning for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, but the Asian Cup is coming in January. If the team wants to compete for the Asian Cup title, what's the most urgent area for improvement in the short term?

I don't think there will be major changes. Although many players are still injured and unable to play, when they return—whether as starters or substitutes—they'll help the team. Everyone can play a role in their own way. We're really looking forward to the Asian Cup, and our goal is to win the championship.

Do you feel there's significant public support for this team in Australia? Everyone watched the World Cup and is looking forward to starting a new journey with the team.

Absolutely. The World Cup perfectly demonstrated our potential. People are starting to realize this team is strong and plays well. A stadium full of fans is exciting. Previously, our matches in Melbourne and Sydney only had about 10% capacity. It felt like playing in our own home.

During the World Cup, you once said you hoped future opponents would look at the Australian team and think: "Oh no, we don't want to play them." Entering the Asian Cup, you'll be considered favorites in many matches. Almost every game will demand maximum effort from you. Are you looking forward to this pressure?

Yes, I'm looking forward to it. It's similar to the challenge I face at my club now: we must try to win every match. A loss is disappointing, and a draw is also unsatisfying. I hope the national team can reach that level in the future. The reason Japan has advanced so much in Asian football is because they've consistently carried these high expectations.

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