Australia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after battling to a goalless draw against Paraguay in a tense Group D encounter on Thursday.
The Socceroos produced a disciplined defensive display to earn the point they needed, finishing second in the group behind the United States and advancing to the knockout stage for the third time in their World Cup history.
They will now travel to Dallas for a Round of 32 clash against the runners-up from Group G.
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While the match lacked attacking quality, Australia showed resilience and composure to withstand Paraguay’s late pressure.
Head coach Tony Popovic’s side celebrated the final whistle with players and staff embracing on the pitch as thousands of Australian supporters applauded their achievement.
Popovic made six changes to the starting lineup following criticism of his team selection
