Brazil 2 - 0 Australia
WC 2006 group stage · 2006-06-18 Referee: Markus Merk

No sparkle

gamble

Hiddink, coach of the Australian team, took a gamble in the second half and substituted two defenders for attackers. It didn't work. The Aussies had some great chances, but didn't get the ball in the back of the net. The game sped up and opened up and allowed the Brazilians to show some of the football that was expected of them. They scored twice in the end. Not a deserved win though.

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