Day Two - Chile v Australia

Pre-Match Thoughts
I'm a bit ambivalent on this one, perhaps due to match fatigue. Several generations of my family have migrated to Australia, and I once had a close friendship to someone from down under, but it has to be said their current squad looks on mysterious side. Bar the veteran Tim Cahill, I know next to nothing of their side.

Chile, on the other hand, are receiving plaudits for their showboating style, with Alexis Sanchez considered one of the best around at the moment, so you have to fancy them for a solid win. I'll say 3-0.

Drink?
Oh, go on, one more.

First Half
It's turned out more interesting that I suspected, in large part due to Chile taking their foot off the gas. At 2-0 after 15 minutes, they were cruising and began to play like it. To give the Aussies credit, they've fought back and Chile should have known better than to give a World Cup veteran like Tim Cahill any room to do what he does best. 2-1 sets it up for a decent second 45 minutes.

Second Half
The game ended up a drab affair, with Chile seemingly happy to stick for the main part, knowing that Australia didn't quite have enough quality to break them down again. Their closest attempt got in the net, but was ruled for offside. The South Americans could have put the game beyond doubt early on, but for some last-ditch defending.

In the end, with two minutes left, Chile caught Australia on the break to put the result beyond doubt. The Aussies need a miracle to not finish bottom in the group now.

Result
Chile win 3-1.

Boing!
Time for bed.