MOSCOW: Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia on Sunday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal. James Troisi steered Australia ahead on 42 minutes in Moscow, but Chile replied through half-time substitute Rodriguez on 67 minutes to advance as Group B runners-up behind Germany. Chile’s coach insisted they had not underestimated Australia after Troisi gave the Socceroos a shock lead. “In fact that could have been a quarter-final in the World Cup, such was the level of this game,” said Juan Antonio Pizzi. Claudio Bravo returned for Chile following a calf injury and the Manchester City goalkeeper produced a smart block to deny a lunging Massimo Luongo, although Australia forged ahead on 42 minutes.

Source: New Strait Times June 26, 2017 00:00 UTC