▲ The scene of Leckie's winning goal that led Australia to the World Cup round of 16 after 16 years
At the World Cup in Qatar, Australia succeeded in advancing to the round of 16 for the first time in 16 years.
Australia beat Denmark 1-0 thanks to Matthew Leckie (31, Melbourne City)'s winning goal in the 15th minute of the second half in the third round of Group D of the Qatar World Cup group stage held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar.
With 2 wins and 1 loss and 6 points, Australia passed the group stage in second place behind France (2 wins and 1 loss), who had already advanced to the round of 16.
Australia equaled France on 6 points, but fell behind France (+3) on goal difference by -1.
It is the first time in 16 years that Australia has reached the World Cup round of 16 since the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Australia also succeeded in advancing to the round of 16 for the first time as a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) participating in the tournament.
Denmark stayed in the group stage for the second time in 12 years since the 2010 tournament in South Africa, with 1 draw and 2 losses, and 1 point.
In the same match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Tunisia defeated France 1-0, but Australia's win prevented them from progressing to the round of 16.
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