November 30, (THEWILL) – Australia won a tense 1-0 victory over Denmark on Wednesday, to move to the World Cup’s round of 16.
Graham Arnold’s team advanced as Group D runners-up despite Tunisia’s unexpected victory against France, owing to Mathew Leckie’s game-winning goal at the Al Janoub Stadium.
The Socceroos will now face the Group C winners after qualifying for the World Cup’s knockout stage for the second time in their six tournament appearances.
It is the end of the road for Kasper Hjulmand’s team, who will now return home after falling short of the Euro 2020 semifinals and going winless in their last six World Cup contests – with four draws and two losses – following their victory over Peru in the 2018 World Cup opening game.
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