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Striker Robbie Keane looks threatening for the Republic of Ireland in the early stages as the hosts try to break the deadlock

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Damien Duff tussles with Australia's Lucas Neill in mid-air during a tightly-contested opening half

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A blow for Ireland just before half-time when Keane is stretchered off after injuring his right ankle in a goalmouth scramble

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Australia strike four minutes into the second period when Mark Viduka is left with a simple tap-in to put the visitors into the lead

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John O'Shea (second right) is mobbed by his team-mates after equalising for Ireland on 74 minutes - his first international goal

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Clinton Morrison strikes home from a tight angle seven minutes later to secure a 2-1 victory for the Republic