Al-Wakrah, Qatar: Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to qualify for the round-of-16 from Group D within the FIFA World Cup right here on Wednesday.
Either side went into the ultimate match needing a win to advance alongside group leaders France. It was Mathew Leckie’s sixtieth minute strike the proved to be the distinction because the Socceroos completed their group proceedings with six factors from two wins.
Tunisia that gained (1-0) the opposite Group D match towards France, which was performed concurrently, may solely end third on 4 factors whereas Denmark completed backside with some extent.
Australia had solely progressed from a World Cup group phases as soon as earlier than in its historical past. It was in 2006 and so they misplaced to eventual champions Italy (1-0) within the round-of-16.