World Cup 2006 : Australia held to a 2-2 draw by Croatia but qualifies for the Round of 16
STUTTGART, Jun. 22, 2006 (AMP) — Germany 2006 : Croatia tied 2-2 with Australia (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion in Stuttgart.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Srna ('2) for Croatia, Moore ('38 on penalty) for Australia and one each in the second, Kovač ('56) for Croatia, Kewell ('79) for Australia.
Australia advance to the Round of 16. Croatia is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group F
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Overview
Croatia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1998)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- Statistics: Third Place (1998)
Australia at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1974)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Croatia
2:2
Australia
2:2 (1:1)
- 22 June 2006
- 21:00
- Stuttgart
Group F
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Brazil | 9 |
| Australia | 4 |
| Croatia | 2 |
 Japan | 1 |
Matches
World Cup History
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