Italy's supporters arrive in Kaiserslautern hoping their side can overcome Australia to reach the World Cup quarter-finals Australian fans are looking to cheer their side on to what would be a massive shock if they manage to win Striker Mark Viduka - a key player for the Australians - kisses his son Joey ahead of the big game Luca Toni of Italy is beaten in the air by Scott Chipperfield as Australia work hard to close down their opponents early on Bristol City's Luke Wilkshire - in for the suspended Brett Emerton - keeps Italy midfielder Simone Perrotta at bay Italy's Alberto Gilardino goes close with a driven shot near the end of a goalless first half Italian defender Marco Materazzi (r) fouls Marco Bresciano five minutes into the second half Materazzi receives a red card for the challenge and the furious Italians are reduced to 10 men Viduka causes Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro problems in the air as Australia threaten to pull off an upset The game looks to be heading for extra time when Australia midfielder Tim Cahill misses a golden late chance to score But in injury time Fabio Grosso is brought down by Blackburn's Lucas Neill and Italy are awarded a penalty Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is unable to keep out Francesco Totti's spot-kick and Australia go out of the tournament Australia coach Guus Hiddink tries to console his dejected players as they applaud their thousands of fans But the overjoyed Italians can celebrate a dramatic victory that puts them into the last eight
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