Socceroos advance to World Cup knockout stage after goalless draw with Paraguay

It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay

their 0-0 in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knock-out rounds for the third time in their history

with both teams knowing that a draw would be enough to qualify for the last 32, there were long stretches without impetus

For Australian football, it was far from the best advertisement for the game