Ryan McGowan will be crucial for the Socceroos with Ivan Franjic suffering a hamstring injury.
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What we learned from Australia v Chile

Ange Postecoglou's players earned back the respect of the football world thanks to a valiant loss, with Tim Cahill and Mark Bresciano playing starring roles.

Millgan celebrates with Tim Cahill after Australia scored against Chile.
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Milligan: We'll be ready for daunting Dutch

Mark Milligan is expecting another serious examination when Australia face the Netherlands but is confident the Socceroos can compete with the rampant Dutch.

Mathew Leckie was a standout for a gallant Socceroos outfit in their 3-1 loss to Chile.
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Gallant Socceroos' disastrous start a harsh lesson

The Socceroos can hold their heads high after a gallant performance against Chile, although they will not enjoy analyzing the first 20 minutes of this particular FIFA World Cup campaign.

Socceroos striker Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring against Chile.
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Optimistic Cahill looks to Netherlands clash

Tim Cahill says the secret to scoring at three World Cup finals is his ability to seize 'defining moments'.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has applauded Australia's comeback against Chile.
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Ange proud of beaten Socceroos

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou was proud of his beaten players and felt Australia could have taken something from the game after losing 3-1 to Chile in their opening World Cup match on Friday.

The Socceroos can hold their heads high after a gallant performance against Chile.
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Socceroo player ratings

How did the Socceroos rate in Cuiaba against Chile? Here are our individual player ratings for the clash at the Arena Pantanal.

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

Aussie fans will be crucial to the Socceroos' chances at the Asian Cup.
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Wave of Socceroo fans lifts players

An estimated 15,000 Socceroo fans are in Cuiaba for Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Chile, and coach Ange Postecoglou has hailed their raucous support on the eve of the clash at the Arena Pantanal.

Rale Rasic speaks to FFA TV about Australia's World Cup debut in 1974.
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Rasic relives '74 campaign

After qualifying for their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign in 1974, the Socceroos lead by coach Rale Rasic were written off as mearly cannon fodder for the World's best.

Mitch Langerak in training with fellow Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
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Langerak backs Germany for WC success

Likely to be watching from the sidelines as Mat Ryan starts in goal for Australia at the World Cup Mitch Langerak is nevertheless set for a busy time in Brazil, where he will be cheering on both the Socceroos and his 'other' team-mates.