Argentina, who confirmed their Round of 16 spot with the win, netted an early opener as Alejo Sarco got in behind and side-footed home in the third minute.

Australia thought they'd levelled when Tiago Quintal robbed Milton Delgado in the box and lobbed Santino Barbi, but he was penalised for a foul following a review.

Shook by that, Argentina quickly set about doubling their lead as Maher Carrizo squared for Tomas Perez to tap home in the 45th minute.

Trevor Morgan's side got back into the game when Barbi raced out of his box and missed the ball, allowing Daniel Bennie to turn home into an unguarded net in the 69th minute.

Australia pushed from there but were caught cold at the back, as Ian Subiabre steered home a cut-back in the third minute of added time, before Santino Andino put the cherry on top with a thunderous strike from the edge of the box.

Australia play Cuba in their concluding group tie on Saturday.

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