Match 4: Chile vs Australia

Sanchez too much for Socceroos

Chile 3-1 Australia

Sanchez helps Chile to start their World Cup campaign with a victory over Australia. The victory gives them a fighting chance in Group B. Their next match is against Spain who lost against Netherlands with humiliating score of 5-1.

Sanchez scored the first goal for Chile in 12th minute followed by Valdivia who scored the next goal couple of minutes later.The first 15 minutes was horrific for the Socceroos. Australian forward Cahill gave them a fighting chance scoring just before half time.

Australians looked for an equalizer in second half, but third goal from Chile in stoppage tie sealed the match.

Australia's next match is against Netherlands where Australia would want a favourable result to keep their chance alive.

Chile dominated early in the match scoring two goals in less than 15 minutes. In the 12th minute Aranguiz put a cross in front of Sanchez who nets the ball giving them early lead. Couple of minutes later second goal came for Chile thanks to Sanchez though he provided only an assist this time.Sanchez rips through Australian midfield and passes the ball to Valdivia who has plenty of space to adjust. Valdivia aims and strikes the ball past Ryan's glove.

Chile were in control until the 35th minute where Cahill jumped of the back post and nets the header giving the Australia's first goal of the match.No good chances were created until half time.At half time Chile were leading 2 - 1.

After the break Australia found their rhythm and almost got the equalizer.Tim Cahill heads another into the net but was called off side.It was a good call from the referee.

Chile and Australia battled in the second half.Bravo saved a good volley from Bresciano.Chile had their chance to score the third goal and seal the victory.It was a good second half for the Australians, definitely much better than the first half.Chile sealed their victory with a goal from Beausejour in the stoppage time.Australia lost a hard fought match but two early goals is definitely difficult to overcome.Chile's attack was just too much for them.

Chile's next match is against a mentally wounded Spain. A win for Chile is their ticket to the next round.Both Spain and Australia would be hoping for a win to stay in this competition.