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World Cup | Group Stage

Jun 18, 2014 at 5pm UK

Australia Australia
2-3
Netherlands

Cahill (22'), Jedinak (54' pen.)

FT(HT: 1-1)

Robben (20'), van Persie (57'), Depay (69')

Team News: No changes for the Netherlands against Australia

By Jack Prescott, Rugby Editor | 18 June 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal names the same XI that beat Spain for this evening's match with Australia at the World Cup.

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has made no changes to his starting XI for this evening's match with Australia at the World Cup.

The same lineup that hammered Spain 5-1 in their opening game of the tournament last week will take to the field in Porto Alegre.

Robin van Persie, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben all feature for the Dutch, who can take a big step towards the second round if they defeat the Socceroos.

Meanwhile, Australia have made two changes following their opening loss to Chile as Ryan McGowan and Matt McKay come in for Mark Milligan and the injured Ivan Franjic.

Australia: Ryan; Wilkinson, Davidson, McGowan, Spiranovic; Oar, Jedinak, McKay, Bresciano; Cahill; Leckie
Subs: Langerak, Galekovic, Wright, Luongo, Milligan, Holland, Vidosic, Bozanic, Troisi, Halloran, Taggart

Members of the Australia national team pose prior to a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 201 © Getty Images

Netherlands: Cillessen; Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind; De Guzman, De Jong, Sneijder; Robben, Van Persie
Subs: Vorm, Krul, Verhaegh, Veltman, Kongolo, Depay, Lens, Clasie, Wijnaldum, Fer, Kuyt, Huntelaar

Members of the Netherlands national team pose prior to a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 18, 2014 © Getty Images