On the evening of September 29, the Brazil national team defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly match played in Brisbane. After the game, head coach Ancelotti attended the press conference and discussed the team's formation choices, the reason Vinicius took the penalty kick, and the development of young players.

This was a very exciting match, and both teams played very proactively. What are your thoughts on the match? How did the players respond to the criticism of the past few days?

I think it was an exciting, open game. Australia wanted to attack, and so did we. For us, it was a good game. We started well, then fell behind, but the team responded very well. We were more efficient in the attacking third and created chances.

The match was intense until the end. We put in a lot of effort because Australia pressed us with high intensity. There were times in the match when we struggled, but ultimately we showed good offensive capabilities.

Sir, can you analyze this match in Portuguese now?

Ah, okay, in Portuguese. It was a good match. We faced some difficulties, but also showed good ability. Young players got a good chance to show themselves. The game was indeed not easy. We started well, then the rhythm slowed down, but the team responded. The third goal came from a very good team effort, and we are very satisfied with that.

Playing against the same team twice in a row is uncommon in international football, though more common in club football. You said you didn't want to talk too much about the results. Today's result was certainly better, the team won and scored four goals. But from the tactics used in both matches, do you see improvement in the team? Do you think today's three-midfielder formation worked better?

I don't think it's time yet to decide which formation to use. Overall, we have talented players and can continue to refine the tactics from the first match, or the tactics from today's match.

Indeed, we don't have many young midfield options at the moment. So, we will continue to observe Breno Bidon and Gabriel Bontempo, who played today, and also see if other young players can show their capabilities in midfield. But our direction is clear: we will continue to try both approaches, one with four players in attack and the other with three midfielders.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on Vinicius. His performance in the first half seemed rather subdued. Why did you decide to keep him on for the second half? His new season at Real Madrid hasn't started particularly well, and you know him very well. Was keeping him on also to help him regain his confidence?

I don't know what to say about Vinicius. I know him very well. For me, he is a very important player for the Brazil national team; during my time coaching Real Madrid, he was also a very important player, and he will continue to be so.

He is not at his best right now, but the season has just started. Vinicius always makes a difference, even when not at his highest level. That was the case today: our third goal involved him, and he contributed to that goal. I will be very patient with him because he deserves that patience.

Today, Vinicius and Guimarães discussed who would take the penalty, which made it hard not to recall the scene against Norway. From what we saw, it seemed that instructions came from the bench for Vinicius to take it. Why was today's decision different from that day? What did you consider when making this decision?

Guimarães had already scored. Someone took the first penalty, and Guimarães was supposed to take the second. But he had already scored one goal, and Vinicius also wanted to score. He took it well and scored.

Congratulations on the victory. Yesterday, when you attended the event with Tony Popovic, you said that the result was not the most important thing; rather, it was about developing the team and players. Today, you got the result, and the team won the match. What can we expect to see in the next match against a relatively weaker Indian team? The team will also travel to India, responding to the local fans' love and enthusiasm for the Brazil national team.

The best response is to represent the Brazil national team well, strive to play excellent football, and continue to help these young players improve with a clear approach. I have made it very clear to them: this is not an exam. We are not here to see if they can do it or not. They are all good players and should seize this opportunity. We will continue to monitor their growth. I repeat, I have great confidence in these young players. Other young players will also get a chance in the next call-up.

Congratulations on your victory. Winning is always good, whether it's a friendly or an official match. What do you usually say to the players after a win?

Congratulate them, thank them.

Anything else?

Congratulations, congratulations. After a win, coaches can obviously work with more ease. Victory is important for a coach because if you lose, people say you're an idiot; if you win, people say you're excellent. I don't take either of these evaluations too seriously. I remain calm. I see the team improving, getting better, and that's the path we need to take.

Congratulations on today's excellent victory, which is also the Brazil national team's first victory in the new cycle. In Brazil, people often discuss forwards and midfielders, but sometimes forget about goalkeepers. In the first match, you fielded Hugo Souza, and today Otavio Costa played. Although he conceded a goal in the first half, he didn't seem affected by the pressure. Considering his age, I think he played quite well and steadily. Can you talk about Otavio's performance today? Are you planning to give Pedro Morisco a chance in the next match against India, so all three goalkeepers get playing time?

Morisco will play the next match. Today was an opportunity for Otavio, and I think he performed very calmly. The first goal conceded might have been a mistake, or it might have involved a foul, I'm not sure. But I like him; he is a goalkeeper who can show composure and stability.

You've been in Australia for several days; this is your first time here. Can you talk about how your week has been? Do you like it here? Will you come back again? Let's start with the weather.

The weather is great, and it's also a beautiful country. I didn't have much chance to look around this time, but I think I will come back as a tourist in the future. Then I'll have more opportunities to get to know it.

Compared to the Australian team you saw at the World Cup, how is the Australian team different during this international break?

I think they played differently today. To be honest, they pressed very well, with high intensity and excellent organization. This surprised us somewhat. Compared to the first game, they put more pressure in the final third today, and we had more difficulty building up from the back.

In my opinion, they are a good team. However, I must also say that there are no easy teams in modern football; every team has quality. They may not have the individual talent that we possess, but they are physically strong, well-organized, and compete well.

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