Australia beat Serbia 2-1 in their final Group D game, but the result condemned both sides to elimination from the World Cup.
Elsewhere, Germany’s 1-0 win over Ghana was enough to ensure that both teams made it through to the knockout stages.
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World Cup Preview: Australia v Serbia
Australia and Serbia meet in Nelspruit with both teams having the chance to progress in their final group game.
Verbeek proud of Australian grit
Pim Verbeek praised his Australia side after they battled for over an hour with 10 men to secure a point against Ghana.
Ghana held by ten-men Australia
Ghana squandered a wonderful opportunity to qualify for the knockout stages, when they were held 1-1 by a tenacious Australian side that played for over an hour with ten men following the dismissal of Harry Kewell.
World Cup Preview: Ghana v Australia
Ghana head into their Group D clash with Australia as the only African team to have wona match in the World Cup so far.
One-match ban for Cahill
Australia midfielder Tim Cahill has escaped with a one-match ban following his red card against Germany.
Low on a high after Germany win
Germany coach Joachim Low said he was pleased with the way his team performed after the 4-0 win over Australia in their Group D opener.
Cahill distraught after red card
Australian midfielder Tim Cahill was distraught after his red card in his side’s 4-0 defeat to Germany.
Impressive Germany thrash Australia
Germany demonstrated that they may be serious contenders at this year’s World Cup with a classy 4-0 victory over Australia in Durban.
Australia coach Pim Verbeek interview
World Soccer: How do you see Australia’s group?
Pim Verbeek: It’s a tough draw but Australians always see such things as a challenge and I do too. It’s difficult but a big challenge.
And you could face England if you make it to the second round…
I’m not thinking of that yet. I can understand a lot of Australians talking about it with
