By contrast, Australia's German coach Osieck was left to rue earlier missed chances.

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Penalties were looming though when 32-year-old Kewell cropped up to score the vital goal to send Holgier Osieck's men through.

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It was Osieck's side, appearing in only their second Asian Cup, who looked the more dangerous and they struck the woodwork early in the second half through Luke Wilkshire's cross that became a shot.

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