26 June,2017 09:50 AM IST | Moscow | AFP
Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia yesterday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal
Chile forward Martin Rodriguez celebrates his equaliser against Australia yesterday. Pic/AFP
Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia yesterday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal.
James Troisi steered Australia ahead on 42 minutes in Moscow, but Chile replied through half-time substitute Rodriguez on 67 minutes to advance as Group B runners-up behind Germany.
Germany progressed as group winners following a 3-1 victory over Cameroon in Sochi, with the world champions to face Mexico for a place in the July 2 final in Saint Petersburg.
Veteran forward Tim Cahill collected his 100th international cap at Spartak Stadium, joining long-serving former goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (109) as the only other Australia player to reach the landmark.
Alexis Sanchez went tumbling to ground early on following a last-ditch intervention from Mark Milligan, but the video assistant referee dismissed penalty claims as replays showed a clear touch from the Australian defender.
