Australia stun Denmark to reach World Cup last 16 for first time in 16 years

BRIDGING THE GAP: Mathew Leckie fired Australia into the last 16 of the World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)

Mathew Leckie claimed a fine second-half winner as Australia masterminded a World Cup shock by progressing to the knockout stages with a 1-0 victory which eliminated Denmark.

The Socceroos and the Danes were both in danger of crashing out of the tournament due to Tunisia taking the lead against reigning champions France in the other Group D fixture.