Dhaka, June 12 -- Australia qualified for next year's World Cup (WC) in North America, while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at the finals with a last-gasp draw on Tuesday.Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final matchday heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group-C.Saudi Arabia must instead make do with a place in the fourth round, alongside Indonesia. Japan had already secured top place in the group.Herve Renard's Saudi side went into the decider at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium knowing only a win by a five-goal margin would be enough to usurp Australia in second.The hosts were given the perfect start...
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