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– Australia reached the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after shocking Denmark.
– The Danes, needing victory to progress, dominated possession but were caught out on the break when Australia scored the winner on the hour mark.
– Denmark lost the ball in the Australian box and Mathew Leckie finished a brilliant counter attack with a low shot past Kasper Schmeichel.
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– Australia finish in second place in Group D on six points, only behind world champions France on goal difference.
– Denmark meanwhile exit Qatar 2022 with just one point from three games, sitting bottom of the group.
Australia are through to the Round of 16! 🇦🇺 #FIFAWorldCup | @adidasfootball
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022
Group D is in the books ✅#AUS join holders #FRA in the last 16!#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 30, 2022
