School’s out for soccer, great Aussie football sickie spreads
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- ▪The crowd deflated when Tete Yengi’s shot dribbled into the hands of the Paraguay’s goalkeeper.When the final whistle blew, the crowd erupted and the celebrations began, without a single goal scored.The national anthem was sung.
- ▪The drizzling rain persisted as the crowd filed out.
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