Balanced Australia, Chile Meet Portugal in the Semifinals

Football news - Chile secured a place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals in 2017 despite only a 1-1 draw against Australia in Group B's third match held at Otkrytiye Arena in Moscow on Sunday (25/6).

In the in game, Chile had left behind after James Troisi scored to bring Australia winning 1-0 in 42 minutes. This score lasted until halftime.

Back from the dressing room, Chile who mastered the game finally successfully equalized in the 68th minute. Substitute Martin Rodriguez successful breaking goalkeeper Matthew Ryan.

Australia was almost back in the lead if Jamie Maclaren was able to continue the bait of Troisi. 1-1 score lasted until the fight was over.

These results make Chile the right to finish in second place in Group B and will challenge the Group A champions, Portugal in the semifinal party that will be played in Kazan, 29 June.

Composition of Players
Chile: Bravo; Isla, Diaz, Jara, Mena; Vidal, Gato Silva, Aranguiz (Hernandez 46 '); Fuenzalida (Hernandez 46 '), Vargas (Diaz 82'), Sanchez.

Australia: Ryan; McGowan, Salinsbury (Wright 72 '), Milligan; Kruse, Irvine, Luonogo, Behich; Cahill (Leckie 57 '), Juric (Maclaren 62'), Troisi.