World Cup 2014 : Chile beats Australia 3-1
CUIABá, Jun. 13, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Chile defeated Australia by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Friday night at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá.
Chile dominated the first half thanks to goals from Sánchez ('12) and Valdivia ('14). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Chilians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Beausejour in stoppage time.
The result put the Chilians second in Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Chile will meet Spain at the Arena Pantanal on June 18, while Australia will face the Netherlands.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Chile at the World Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Third Place (1962)
Australia at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1974)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Chile
3:1
Australia
3:1 (2:1)
- 13 June 2014
- 18:00
- Cuiabá
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Netherlands | 3 |
| Chile | 3 |
| Australia | 0 |
 Spain | 0 |
Matches
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