Australia beats Uruguay in extra time to reach Confederations Cup final

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Posted on 19 December 1997 21:00

RIYADH, Dec. 19, 1997 (AMP) — Saudi Arabia 97 : Australia reached the FIFA Confederations Cup final for the very first time in their history courtesy of a 1-0 extra time victory over Uruguay (following a 0-0 draw in regulation) on Friday night.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Uruguay at the Confederations Cup

First appearance

Australia at the Confederations Cup

First appearance

Uruguay

0:1

Australia

0:1 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)

19 December 1997
19:00
Riyadh

Confederations Cup 1997
Second Round

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