Confederations Cup: Chile set up Portugal semi-final, Germany to meet Mexico

Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia on Sunday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal.

Martin Rodriguez, right, celebrates with Alexis Sanchez after scoring the equaliser against Australia. Yuri Kadobnov / AFP
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Martin Rodriguez rescued a 1-1 draw for Chile against Australia on Sunday to send the South American champions through to a Confederations Cup semi-final against Portugal.

James Troisi steered Australia ahead after 42 minutes in Moscow, but Chile replied through half-time substitute Rodriguez on 67 minutes to progress as Group B runners-up behind Germany.

In the day’s other match, Timo Werner netted twice as Germany set up a semi-final against Mexico with a 3-1 win over 10-man Cameroon.

Germany’s midfielder Kerem Demirbay opened the scoring just after the break before Werner’s double sealed victory with Vincent Aboubakar scoring a consolation goal for Cameroon on 78 minutes.

* Agence France-Presse

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