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November 17, 2005

World Cup Qualifiers

Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer makes a save in the penalty shootout during the second leg of the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay at Telstra Stadium in Sydney, on Wednesday.

Australia clinched a spot in the World Cup finals for the first time in 32 years after beating Uruguay on penalties.

Australia, who had suffered a series of agonising losses in their previous World Cup playoffs, won the shootout 4-2 after they won the second leg tie 1-0 in extra time for an aggregate 1-1 draw.

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