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Netherlands First Team Into Round of 16 With 3-2 Win

Australia was the best team in a first half that was illuminated by two outstanding goals.

(RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil) - The Netherlands have put one foot in the Round of 16 with a fantastically entertaining 3-2 win over Australia at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre.

The Socceroos, for their part, now stand on the brink of elimination despite an excellent performance, and the fate of both teams will be confirmed should Chile win or draw against Spain in Wednesday's second Group B encounter.