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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: Australia down Danes to reach World Cup knockout, school principal faces historical abuse claim

Mathew Leckie celebrates after scoring the winner against Denmark in Qatar.
Mathew Leckie celebrates after scoring the winner against Denmark in Qatar. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters

Morning everyone. Denmark may be the home of Hans Christian Andersen, but Australian has its own fairytale now after the Socceroos entered the nation’s sporting folklore by reaching the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar overnight. With a team of lower league players facing off against Danish opponents from Europe’s top clubs, progress to match the “golden generation” of 2006 seemed unlikely. But now, if anyone can get back to sleep after all that excitement, they’ll keep the nation dreaming.

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