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Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay
It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knock-out rounds for the third time in their history.
TL;DR
- Socceroos drew 0-0 with Paraguay to qualify for the World Cup knock-out rounds.
- This is the third time in history the Socceroos have reached this stage.
- Young defender Lucas Herrington made his World Cup debut and was a standout performer.
- The team secured second place in Group D.
- Australia will play their next match in Dallas in eight days against the second-placed team from Group G.