Tim Cahill came to Australia's rescue again on Thursday, scoring two goals, one of them among the most spectacular ever seen at an Asian Cup, to lead the host-nation into the semifinals.
With his teammates all blowing their chances in front of goal, Cahill took it upon himself to calm Australia's jitters and secure a 2-0 win over China in the quarterfinals at Brisbane's Lang Park.
Both goals came in the second half but it was the first, four minutes after the re-start, that will be remembered for years to come and go viral on the internet.
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