Australia still savouring emotional rare World Cup victory


Hero of the day: Australia’s Mitchell Duke (right) celebrating after scoring the winner against Tunisia. — Reuters

MITCHELL Duke celebrated scoring Australia’s winning goal by forming a “J” with his fingers in a tribute to his son Jaxson, who was in the stands.

Coach Graham Arnold dragged injured winger Martin Boyle – on crutches – into the celebratory huddle as fans sang merrily along to Men at Work’s “Down Under”, blaring over the stadium speakers after the final whistle.

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