Australia and Paraguay Play Out Goalless Draw Which Suits Both

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 which suited both sides.

The Socceroos needed a draw to qualify as runners-up - while Paraguay knew a fourth point in the group stage would likely make them one of the eight best third-placed finishers.

The stalemate could add weight to those against the idea of third-placed sides advancing to the knockout stages, as there was minimal risk taken throughout the match.

The Socceroos will now face the runners-up in the group featuring Egypt, Iran and Belgium on Friday, 3 July (19:00 BST) while Paraguay, as things stand, will face Group E winners Germany on Monday (21:30).

- Author: Alex Hoad, BBC