Australia advance, Paraguay close to last 32 after draw

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Australia secured their place in the last 32, while Paraguay are almost certain to join them after a drab draw in San Francisco that suited both sides.
Australia sealed their passage to the last 32, and Paraguay are almost certain to join them after they shared a drab draw in San Francisco that suited both sides.
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