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Chile into semis after draw with profligate Australia

Martín Rodríguez wheels away with Alexis Sánchez after ensuring Chile passage to the last four of the Confederations Cup in Russia. Photograph: Pavel Golovkin/AP

Chile reached the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Australia, who muscled the South Americans out of their stride but exited the tournament after wasting their chances.

Chile capitalised on a defensive mistake to equalise through substitute Martin Rodriguez in the 67th minute of the Group B game after Australia took the lead with a James Troisi goal in the 42nd.

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