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Australia pulls off a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkiye in Group D of the World Cup!

Young gun Irankunda opened the scoring in the 27th minute, bamboozling the Turkiye defense with his lightning speed and a brilliant finish past Cakir.

That made the 20-year-old Australia's youngest-ever World Cup scorer and the fourth Socceroo to net on his first outing.

Turkiye dominated possession and shots in the second half, but Australia's resolute defense held firm.

Metcalfe sealed the victory in the 75th minute, arrowing a shot into the bottom-right corner after a turnover from Yuksek.

Goalkeeper Beach made eight saves in a memorable competitive debut.

This win puts Australia level on points with the United States, their next opponent.

Turkiye now faces a must-win match against Paraguay on Friday.

What a thrilling World Cup match!

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Australia takes a 2-0 victory over Turkiye in this FIFA World Cup match at BC Place Vancouver.

CHANCE!

Yildiz fires from outside the box, but it's blocked by the great wall of Australia and deflected out for a corner.

Turkiye now have 30 shots in this match, but they just can't find a way through!

The corner is disappointing and Australia scrambles it clear.

Turkiye sends it back in, but the flag is up for offside.

We're past the halfway mark of six minutes of added time.

Australia needs to hold on for just three more minutes to secure their first opening World Cup victory since 2006, when they beat Japan.

Behich breaks free down the left, but the referee calls him back for a late foul against Australia.

Captain Souttar stands tall in defense, smashing another clearance out of play and granting a throw-in to Turkiye.

Six minutes of added time are signaled!

Australia is so close to three points!

Demiral gets into the box at the far post to meet a high ball, but his header goes off target.

Turkiye wins a free kick at the center of the field.

Initially, it looked like Australia's Yengi would get the foul for a body check.

Calhanoglu delivers a good ball to Guler, who fires a shot from outside the box, but Beach makes another save!

Australia is nearly home here.

That's now eight saves for Beach in this match, the most ever by an Australia goalkeeper in a World Cup game!