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Tim Cahill got the Socceroos back in the match with a trademark header.

Gutsy Socceroos go down to Chile

The Socceroos recovered from a disastrous start to push Chile to the limit with a brilliant comeback but it wasn’t quite enough going down 3-1 to the Chileans in Cuiaba.

Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie both scored doubles in a stunning Dutch win.

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Van Persie hails 'inexplicable' win

Robin van Persie could scarcely believe the manner of Netherlands' victory as they thumped Spain 5-1 in the FIFA World Cup on Friday.

Striker Luis Suarez will miss Uruguay's World Cup opener against Costa Rica.

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Suarez ruled out of opener

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has confirmed that Luis Suarez will not start his team's FIFA World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Saturday.

Robben and Van Persie both scored doubles in the Netherlands' hammering of Spain.

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Dutch courage smashes Spain

The Netherlands gained a measure of revenge for their FIFA World Cup final loss four years ago by demolishing Spain 5-1 in the opening match of Group B.

Mexico's Oribe Peralta scored the solitary goal in his country's Group A win over Cameroon.

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Mexico overcome Cameroon

Oribe Peralta again proved his worth to Mexico as his goal helped them to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their FIFA World Cup opener on Friday.

Van Gaal directs his team during a Dutch training session.

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Netherlands will go the distance in World Cup - Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal insists Netherlands are determined to enjoy their World Cup experience and has promised they will be in Brazil for the full five weeks of the tournament.