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Watch wild scenes as Australians party at 3.30am with flares and dancing in streets after reaching World Cup knockouts

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Watch wild scenes as Australians party at 3.30am with flares and dancing in streets after reaching World Cup knockouts

Australia beat Denmark 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockouts. Mathew Leckie's goal saw them qualify behind 2018 World champions France. The match was played at 6pm in Qatar. It was nearly 4 am in Melbourne by the time the full-time whistle blew.

Australia reached World Cup knockouts for the first time in 16 years. They will play World cup holders France on Saturday for a place in the quarter-finals.

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