Chile vs Australia, World Cup, Round 1, 13th Jun 2014

Arturo Vidal celebrates with his Chilean team mates after a goal against Australia.

Vidal expects Spain response

Chile's Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is expecting Spain to show their true quality when the two sides meet on Wednesday.

Chile's Gonzalo Jara and Gary Medel celebrate after defeating the Socceroos.

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Jara fears wounded Spain

Gonzalo Jara has warned his Chile team-mates to expect a Spain backlash in their crucial FIFA World Cup Group B clash on Wednesday.

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.

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.

Mark Bresciano has been passed fit by coaching staff for the Socceroos World Cup opener.

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Postecoglou: ‘Bresciano ready to go’

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed key midfielder Mark Bresciano was “ready to go” for Saturday morning’s crucial opening group game clash with Chile in Cuiaba.

Tim Cahill attracted close attention from the Chilean defence.

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Chile player admitted cheating - Cahill

Socceroos forward Tim Cahill has claimed a Chile player admitted cheating during their 3-1 FIFA World Cup win over Australia on Friday.

Socceroos Mile Jedinak and Matthew Spiranovic in action against Croatia.

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Spiranovic: Australia embracing underdog status

Socceroos centre-back Matthew Spiranovic said he and his team-mates will embrace their underdog status at the FIFA World Cup.

Defender Alex Wilkinson will likely be charged will marking Chile's Alexis Sanchez.

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Wilko eyes Sanchez showdown

Alex Wilkinson is looking forward to the challenge of facing Alexis Sanchez but says the Socceroos can't afford to focus too much on individuals when they go up against Chile.

Cahill joined elite company with his goal against Chile.

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Cahill's battle cry ahead of Chile

On the eve of their first World Cup match in Brazil, talisman Tim Cahill has issued an inspiring rallying cry to his inexperienced Socceroo teammates.