Chile and Australia will face head-to-head live from Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba at 6:00 pm EST.
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Chile has been on the top and been superior on most of their previous matches. But they tend to play safe as time goes by that their opponent goals and grab the momentum.
Last year, Chile was dominating the game grasping 17 goal attempts, yet they didn't manage the superiority and lost 0-1.
Eyes will be on Australia, with the coaching duties of Ange Postecoglou, if they shall hand the momentum or be beaten by Chilean's game plans. What kick styles will Australia has to offer for tonight's match? Tim Cahill, Australia's veteran striker, is expected to lead the team. Aussies may be the least experienced on the tournament, but they have a lot to offer and blast on this event.
Both teams are reported as fallible and may set as two of the weakest teams, given the fact Spain and Netherlands on the same group. Whoever wins on tonight's match shall conquer the potential of the Spain-Holland victor. It would be a good sign if Chile or Australia could make the cut. Progresses from both teams are expected.
"Arturo trained like the rest of us. He did a good job and didn't have any pain in his knee. We hope that he can be with us for the first game. It will depend on him and how he feels. We want him to take care of himself and if he does play, we hope it (meniscus) doesn't affect him," Gary Mendel, Chile's midfielder, stated according to ChristianToday's report.
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