Australia have surprised Denmark. The Australians won the match against the Danes by the minimum score of 1:0 on Wednesday.
With the victory over Denmark, Australia has advanced to the 1/8 finals of the World Cup in Qatar. The Danes were more dangerous than the Australians throughout, but Mathew Leckie's goal in the 61st minute saw Australia through to the knockout stages. The Danes tried to equalize the score, but without any success. Australia went on to finish second in Group D, while France finished first. Australia will face in the 1/8 finals with the first of group C, while France with the second of group C.
Australia has shocked Denmark in the decisive match to advance to the World Cup.
Australia scored the lead goal against the Danes. Mathew Leckie scored the goal in the 61st minute.
The first parts of the matches Australia - Denmark and Tunisia - France have ended without goals.
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Australia eliminates Denmark, advances to the quarterfinals
Both matches are in Group D of the World Cup. Denmark dominated against Australia, but to advance further they need a victory in the second half.
France has advanced further, while Tunisia is still in the race for promotion.
