While it's not really fair to call Chile one of the "other" teams, when you're in a group with Spain and the Netherlands, it's bound to happen. While Australia are expected to post little threat in the group, Chile are a legitimate contender to prevent I can say with a massive degree of certainty* that … Read more
Alexis Sanchez scored early and set up what proved to be the match-winner only seconds later, and Jean Beausejour added a measure of insurance in second-half stoppage time as Chile prevailed 3-1 over Australia in Cuiaba on Friday. Sanchez was in New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill pulled a goal back for Australia with … Read more
If Chile are this World Cup's dark horses, it is difficult to tell whether they are a powerful race horse or merely show ponies after this pulsating match against Australia. They started rapidly, storming into a two goal lead, yet for all of the 69 Responses to “Chile v Australia Open Thread”. humboldtblue says: June … Read more
76' – We're now 30 minutes into the second half, and Australia has looked to be the better team in the second half. Whether or not that will result in it getting any points out of this match remains to be seen. 74' — Everybody on Chile seems to want Alexis Sanchez scored early and … Read more
Chile sent out a bizarre lineup, but it looked as though they were going to steamroll Australia in the opening spell. They took just 12 minutes to take the lead, and Australia did themselves no favours, with defence and goalkeeper all at sea to allow I can say with a massive degree of certainty* that … Read more