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June 16, 2006   





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A moment in the sun

John Aloisi

Against Japan, Aloisi added further embellishment by scoring the third and late goal that enabled the Aussies wipe out the Asian giants.

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Adelaide-born Aloisi, who has scored 25 goals in 41 appearances for Australia, was already an Aussie hero, having taken the team to the finals by scoring the decisive penalty against Uruguay in the November play-off. It was the first time Australia had reached the World Cup finals since 1974.

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Photographs: AFP/Getty Images

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