Soccer-Australia beat Peru on penalties to claim World Cup place

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DOHA (Reuters) - Australia substitute Andrew Redmayne saved the last penalty to secure his country a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar as they edged Peru 5-4 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw after extra time in an inter-continental qualifying playoff on Monday.

Redmayne danced across the goal-line before diving to the right to stop a kick from Alex Valera and hand Australia a deserved victory at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.They will play in Group D at the World Cup with holders France, Denmark and Tunisia.

The finals run from Nov. 21-Dec. 18.

 

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