Australia vs Chile
The Socceroos come into the world cup carrying the #62 ranking in the world. it is their 4th world cup appearance. Their last came in 2006. Drawn into a difficult group with Spain, Netherlands, and Chile, Australia are definitely the outsiders. Any points obtained in their group games will be points no one expects them to get. 3 loses are most likely incoming for the Aussies, not embarrassing themselves should be their number 1 priority.
Chile are making their 9th world cup appearance, and they are poised to make a run. With the #14 ranking, they are a popular pick to get out of one of the toughest groups in the tournament. This match up against Australia should ease them into the tourney and put them on the road to a round of 16 appearance.
Players to Watch:
Australia
Tim Cahill (Forward/Midfielder) - Cahill is perhaps the only recognizable player from the Australian team. He is always a threat to score out of the air and is the talisman for the Aussies.
Chile
Arturo Vidal (Midfielder) - The best player Chile have. He has been nursing an injury that hopefully will not slow him down. If he's healthy, he will dominate the pitch. One of the best central midfielders in world will prove his ability on the world stage.
Alexis Sanchez (Foward) - A quick and dynamic player, Sanchez should have a field day against the Australians. He is the best attacking player on the Chilean team. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets more than 1 goal in this match.
Game Prediction:
Chile are going to have a field day. A walk over win for the South American side in their opener will be just what they need to start off play in this tough group.
Score Prediction:
Chile 4 Australia 0
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