Kye Rowles, Harry Souttar and Aaron Mooy all shine as Australia make history and book a place in last 16
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As Australia edged towards a clutch of World Cup firsts, including their first spot in the last 16 since 2006, two group wins for the first time, and their first clean sheet in 11 attempts against a European side on the greatest stage, there was almost grudging respect from pundits who, even at half-time, were predicting this would be the Socceroos curtain call.