Hiddink hails Aussie heroes

Australia coach Guus Hiddink described his team as ’lion-hearts’ after they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with Croatia and qualify for the second round of the World Cup.

The Australians, appearing in only their second World Cup finals and their first for 32 years, will meet Italy next Monday in Kaiserslautern after a drama-filled draw with Croatia which saw three players sent off by English referee Graham Poll.