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Leckie sends Australia into World Cup last 16

01 Dec 2022 10:28am
Australia's forward #07 Mathew Leckie celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between Australia and Denmark at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 30, 2022. Photo by Nicolas Tucat/AFP
Australia's forward #07 Mathew Leckie celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between Australia and Denmark at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 30, 2022. Photo by Nicolas Tucat/AFP
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DOHA - Mathew Leckie scored a superb second-half goal as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

Leckie put Australia ahead on the hour when he dribbled around Joakim Maehle before sending a low finish past Kasper Schmeichel at the Al Janoub Stadium, said Xinhua.

The result means Australia will play in the tournament's knockout stage for the first time since 2006 in Germany, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Italy in the round of 16. Denmark are eliminated after having finished last in Group D. - BERNAMA

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