Alisson heroics save Brazil as Liverpool man sends reminder

The Brazilian men's national team were pushed to the brink in Wednesday's friendly vs. the United States, but avoided a second-ever head-to-head defeat thanks to the heroics of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

Alisson made six saves as Brazil hung on for a 1-1 draw with the U.S. at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The 31-year-old made several key second-half stops as Brazil extended their unbeaten run to four matches.

Yunus Musah's fourth-minute missile looked destined to go in after striking the crossbar, but the rebound stayed out after redirecting off of Alisson's back.

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The veteran goalkeeper later denied Christian Pulisic in the first half, diving low to repel the former Chelsea man's effort. However, Alisson would later watch as Pulisic snuck a 26th-minute free-kick past the Brazil wall and into the bottom corner for a 1-1 equalizer.

With both teams pressing for a winning goal after halftime, Alisson remained busy in between the posts. He denied Pulisic for a second time after the hour mark before also standing tall to deny substitute Brenden Aaronson a winning tally with seven minutes to play.

Despite out-shooting the United States 25-12, Brazil couldn't find a way past Matt Turner, settling for a road draw in its final pre-Copa America friendly.

Alisson's heroics certainly came to Brazil's rescue, providing Dorival Junior a reminder that he has one of the better shot-stoppers at his disposal.

Brazil open their group stage schedule on June 24 against Costa Rica before also facing Paraguay and Colombia in Group D.