The Socceroos need to defeat Chile by at least two goals if they wish to progress to the next stage of the Confederations Cup. Join The Roar from 1am AEST for live scores and commentary.
After a 1-all draw with Cameroon, the Socceroos must find themselves in a must-win situation against Chile.
Cameroon opened up the scoring right on halftime before Mark Milligan scored a penalty to bring Australia back level.
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Despite both sides having many chances, neither could find a second.
After finding themselves conceding early in their past two matches, Ange Postecoglou’s men had a much better start against the African champions, however still found themselves once again conceding late in a half.
Alex Gersbach was the standout player against Cameroon, giving them plenty to think about every time he moved forward.
Gersbach also won the penalty which led to the Socceroos’ equaliser.
Despite having control of most of the match, Chile found themselves unable to defeat a less-experienced German side.
Arsenal key-man Alexis Sanchez found the net early in the half, before the German’s equalised a four minutes before halftime.
Alexis’ goal against the world champions made him Chile’s all-time leading goal scorer, finding the net 38 times in 113 appearances.
Chile are currently favourites to win the tournament a win against Australia would see most likely top the group.
The last time the Socceroos faced Chile was at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in the group stages.
Alexis and Jorge Valdivia both scored early before Jean Beausejour nailed Australia’s coffin in stoppage time.
Tim Cahill scored for the Socceroos in the 3-1 loss.
Prediction
Under coach Postecoglou Australia have opted to play a more technical brand of football, rather than their more traditional physical approach.
While this could play dividends in the long-run, Chile are the much stronger side all over the pitch.
The Socceroos are going to need to be highly disciplined if they are to get the result.
Socceroos 0 – 3 Chile
Swanny
Guest
Unfortunately I was at work and didn't get to watch it . But 1 all with sounds like a very good performance
Realist
Guest
Wish has been brought up in these forums before, I believe.
punter
Guest
Exactly Ben, big difference with 2 ball playing CBs.
Nemesis
Guest
Going to enjoy the posers who claim to be better coaches than Ange backtrack tomorrow. Same system with players who are regularly dismissed as "not good enough" matched it with opponents of the highest quality. Wonder if anyone will suggest this was a 3rd rate Chile team?
Stevo
Roar Rookie
Could have won if we had a little more quality at the vital moments. A tremendous effort against Chile tonight.
Lionheart
Guest
great performance by the boys, could well have won.
Redondo
Roar Rookie
Aus should have won that. Not sure where that leaves the absentees like Mooy and Jedinak for the Japan game.
me too
Roar Rookie
well played lads! great to watch. play like that in our remaining world cup qualifiers and we'll get there.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
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Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
The Socceroos leave the Confederations Cup at the group stages but it was a very positive performance. Chile and Germany will progress to the semi-finals
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
FULL TIME: Socceroos 1 - 1 Chile
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+4' - The referee blows for full time SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
Ben of Phnom Penh
Roar Guru
We've looked very good today. Luongo really worked hard and Kruse showed why he keeps getting picked. Having Milligan at CB was the primary difference. With two ball-playing CB's transition actually happened. Good result.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
90+3' - Luongo is fouled but Australia's sloppy passing means that they can't capitalise on the free kick. It's been a matter of the Socceroos not producing the ball they need when it counts. In reality, they could have had three or four goals SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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90+2' - Leckie's ball into the box finds the head of Behich but it sails over the bar SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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90' - Four minutes of time have been added on SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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88' - Leckie fouls Sanchez and Chile take their time on the free kick SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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87' - Troisi's corner is poor and Chile easily clear SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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86' - Australia win a corner as blue shirts come into the box SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE
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84' - Alexis puts a ball in the ball but it's cleared. Chile come away with it again as time is running out for Australia SOCCEROOS 1 - 1 CHILE