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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Jack Snape in Oakland

Australia buys into World Cup journey as nation approaches peak Socceroos

Socceroos fans at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Socceroos fans show their support at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium but Australians back home are also invested in the World Cup. Photograph: Jason Henry/AAP

It was not the coverage Port Phillip Bay Council had in mind when they sent out a good-natured press release on Friday afternoon, announcing that St Kilda beach was to be temporarily renamed Patrick beach, after the Socceroos goalkeeper.

Defender Aziz Behich was told of the name change for Melbourne’s seaside marvel. “Hopefully they clean it up,” he said.

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