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Group D: Australia 3-1 Cuba
Santiago: Australia kept their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 alive with a 3-1 win against Cuba on Saturday.
Australia finished behind Argentina and Italy in Group D and will need to wait for the conclusion of the remaining groups to know if they can advance as one of the best four third-placed sides.

Saturday's results meant Korea Republic were confirmed of a place in the Round of 16, joining Japan.

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Australia nearly got off to a dream start through Louis Agosti's powerful effort from the edge of the area, but Yurdy Hodelin was equal to it with a stunning save.

The Cuban custodian, however, was beaten shortly after, though, as Max Caputo rolled home when through on goal in the 20th minute.
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Daniel Bennie doubled the advantage in the 39th minute.

Caputo netted his second in the 50th minute, lashing home after a mix up in the Cuban rearguard.
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Alessio Raballo pulled one back for Cuba in the 63rd minute but Australia comfortably saw out the win.

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