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It's Show time in Cuiaba #WorldCup2014 - hot up here in the press box. Chile fans LOUD! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqCiZrFCYAAcQRQ.jpg

by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/13/2014 9:16:21 PM
The gloating begins #ESP v #NED #Brazil2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqCi5EDCEAI8Usp.jpg

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 9:18:30 PM
#Brazil takes advantage of #WorldCup crowds to test for HIV => via @Reuters reut.rs/1livAjt @AsherSP

by Todd Benson via twitter 6/13/2014 9:19:04 PM
Flying kebab jokes are not funny, says Germany's 'Doener'
2014 World CupSANTO ANDRE Brazil (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Kevin Grosskreutz said he's fed up with jokes about his two recent run-ins with the law - hurling a spicy kebab sandwich at a fan and urinating in a Berlin hotel lobby.

by Brian Tracey 6/13/2014 9:24:31 PM
You probably haven't yet recovered from the Netherland's demolition of Spain yet. But the World Cup, while it caters to and exploits your piddling emotions, is not beholden to them. The schedule marches on. Prepare for Australia vs Chile!

The lineups are in:

Australia: Ryan, Franjic, Davidson, Jedinak, Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Oar, Milligan, Cahill, Bresciano, Leckie.

Chile: Bravo, Isla, Mena, Díaz, Medel, Jara, Vidal, Valdívia, Vargas, Sánchez, Aránguiz.

The big news for Chile is that Vidal starts. The Juventus midfielder was an injury doubt and his absence would have left a huge void in the team.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 9:48:30 PM
Moment of truth for Chile, Australia, Cuiaba and the Pantanal arena #WorldCup2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqCrbihCEAEHqTi.jpg

by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/13/2014 9:55:48 PM
#donttellkevinfylan >> RT @milominder : Right everyone, it's pronounced Chilly, none of this Chi-lay bollocks. #CHIAUS #Brazil #Aus #Chi

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 9:56:50 PM
"FIFA referee chief defends contentious penalty in World Cup opener" - reuters.com/article/idUSKB… #Brazil2014 #WorldCup

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 9:59:55 PM
We're off. Chile kickoff. Thankfully in this game, Chile are in red (as they should be) and Australia are in yellow (as they should be). And yes, you are correct in thinking that Chile's coach Jorge Sampaoli does look something Pitbull's older brother.

by walsh.benjamin 6/13/2014 10:02:01 PM
Australia are content so far to sit deep, and then hit long balls forward for Tim Cahill to chase. Chile are playing on the ground with a fair bit of pace. Just not sure how Australia can cope with Chile's midfield plus Sanchez for 90 minutes.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:07:17 PM
Goal, Chile. It's Alexis Sanchez. Gary Medel beats the keeper on the byline, chips it up to the far post, and it's headed back to Sanchez, who pokes it home.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:12:42 PM
ANOTHER GOAL. Chile 2 - Australia 0. Sanchez sets up Varga who lifts a great curler with the inside of his foot. The Socceroos's official slogan is "Hopping Our Way Into History!" Technically they are doing that, just not in the way they would have liked.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:16:34 PM
The Socceroos's slogan is "Hopping Our Way Into History!" Technically they are doing that, just not in the way they would have liked.

by Ben Walsh via twitter 6/13/2014 10:16:50 PM
Australia has a shot! It's off-target and from about 30 yards.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:19:31 PM
Wow. My latest: Dashing Dutch masters destroy sorry Spain in.reuters.com/article/2014/0…

by Neil Maidment via twitter 6/13/2014 10:21:41 PM
The TV feed is showing the goaline technology decision of the second goal, as mandated by FIFA. Pointless in a sense, but it does give an opportunity for replays of Vargas' great goal. It just glanced off the underside of the crossbar.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:21:51 PM
Awful defending from Australia. This team has history of playing hard but this is a step down from Hiddink's scrappy 2006 squad

by Brian Sciaretta via twitter 6/13/2014 10:23:07 PM
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by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 10:24:57 PM
After actually doing some defending on Sanchez in their box, Australia counter attack and Jedinak shoots way over the bar. The ball bounced a bit just before his shot.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:27:16 PM
RT @ESPNStatsInfo Here's a visual of the full move that led to Chile's first goal http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqCwrpVCEAETxca.png (That's just a spirograph tracing)

by Kevin Williams via twitter retweeted by BenDWalsh 6/13/2014 10:32:41 PM
The one-two punch from Chile via Alexis Sanchez in minutes 12 and 14 was quite a thrill. My hearing may never be the same. #WorldCup2014

by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/13/2014 10:34:20 PM
Tim Cahill heads Australia back into the game! It comes after the first sustained period of dangerous possession for the Socceroos. The ball is crossed in from the right, and Cahill is the only yellow shirt in the box and nods it in.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:36:33 PM
Tim Cahill headers are like Arjen Robben’s left foot: you know it’s coming, but can’t stop it.

by NutmegRadio via twitter retweeted by BenDWalsh 6/13/2014 10:36:39 PM
Australia saves a lot of face with that header from Tim Cahill. #WorldCup2014 #AustraliavsChile

by Mary Milliken via twitter 6/13/2014 10:36:45 PM
Cahill almost draws Australia level but his shot is saved. And just to restore some normalcy to this match, Chile cut Australia wide open on the right and win a corner. Cahill heads it away. This could become competitive!

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:38:30 PM
The game is incredibly wide-open and on one of those end to end runs, Australia wins a free kick about 35 yards out. In the muddle, Tim Cahill has picked up a yellow card. The delivery is pretty awful and Chile clear easily.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:44:27 PM
Chile have remembered that it would probably be helpful to score again. Sanches wins a free kick 30 yards out. Chile try a clever little routine of triangular first time passes, which works well until the third pass is rolled harmlessly out of bounds. And that's halftime.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 10:47:36 PM
The second half is underway. No changes as Australia kick-off.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:03:42 PM
Australia's Franjic is off getting treatment for a hamstring issue and looks like to be subbed out.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:06:55 PM
And here it is. Ryan McGowan on for Franjic. Australia are back to numerical full strength.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:07:31 PM
Brilliant decision! #whodbearef ? >> RT @soccerLjungg : For once the linespeople get it right, Cahill was offside then

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 11:11:39 PM
Disallowed goal! Cahill heads in another, but he was just offside. And then at the other end, Vargas has a chance that is blocked.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:12:04 PM
"Spain facing tough choices after Dutch humiliation" - reuters.com/article/idUSKB… #Brazil2014 #WorldCup

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 11:17:09 PM
"Van Gaal expected goals against Spain but never five" - reuters.com/article/idUSKB… #Brazil2014 #WorldCup

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 11:17:27 PM
"Factbox: World Cup holders' opening games at next finals" - reuters.com/article/idUSKB… #Brazil2014 #WorldCup

by Ossian Shine via twitter 6/13/2014 11:17:53 PM
Sub: Vidal off, Guiterrez on. A case of fitness more than anything probably.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:18:22 PM
Goal line clearance! Australia are cut open by a Sanchez through ball, and Vargas almost has it across the line, but it's cleared (and confirmed as a none goal by the Hawkeye camera!)

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:20:49 PM
What a great game this is. The Australians certainly look very fit

by David Ljunggren via twitter 6/13/2014 11:23:13 PM
Australia's Leckie runs 70 yards through Chile's defense and into Chile's six yard box but is tackled. On the way back, Milligan is yellow carded for a foul on Sanchez.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:25:30 PM
Chile Sub: Valdivia off, Jean Beausejour comes on. For Australia: Jedinak off, Haliran is on.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:27:14 PM
Cahill wins another header. It's over the top but Cahill's ability to win headers is remarkable, and nothing to do with height, really. His timing, positioning, and pure vertical are excellent. A very smart player.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:28:59 PM
Sub: Bresciano off. Troisi on. That's it for Australia's subs.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:35:39 PM
Beausojour gets to the byline and drills a dangerous ball low, but it's dealt with and Australia win a goal kick. At the other end, Australia want a foul on Troisi, and don't get it. Immediately following, Chile want a foul on Sanchez and get it.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:37:08 PM
It must be a million degrees in #Cuiaba , judging by how sloppy this #AustraliavsChile game got late.

by Brian Winter via twitter 6/13/2014 11:38:21 PM
Troisi wins the ball around the halfway line and tries to break, but it gets called back for a foul. He's not pleased. Australia really have risen to make this a great game after a bad first fifthteen minutes.

by walsh.benjamin via Reuters 6/13/2014 11:41:32 PM

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