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World Cup as it happened: Messi on target as Argentina beat Australia to progress to next round

Socceroos almost sneak a draw at the end in absorbing second half in Qatar

Argentina's Lionel Messi shoots against Australia. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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Sat Dec 03 2022 - 21:13

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Key Developments

Full-time: Argentina 2 Australia 1

Goal for Australia: Craig Goodwin

Goal for Argentina: Julian Alvarez

Half-time: Argentina 1 Australia 0

Goal for Argentina: Lionel Messi

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