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Cahill helps Socceroos leap into semis

A Tim Cahill goal described as one of the best in Asian Cup history and a trademark header saw Australia reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup yesterday.

Cahill’s opener was equal to, if not better than, his volley against the Netherlands in the World Cup group stage last summer. 

This was a perfect bicycle kick which left goalkeeper Wang Dalei with no chance of keeping the ball out, watching the ball nestle in the bottom right-hand corner of the net.

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