The Netherlands and Australia are both going to be down their best forwards for their final group stage games. Tim Cahill and Robin van Persie have both picked up yellow cards in this game after doing the same in their opening matches, meaning Cahill is suspended against Spain and van Persie is suspended against Chile. They'll return for the Round of 16 if their teams make it that far.
Tim Cahill, Robin van Persie both suspended for final game
Australia are the team suffering the bigger blow here. The dropoff from Cahill to another forward is steep, especially with Josh Kennedy out of this Australia team. The Netherlands, meanwhile, have some depth.
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