Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

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Australia secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener, thanks to coach Tony Popovic's risky team selection. Turkey, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 2002, had aspirations of advancing in the knockout stages but were stunned in this match.

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off.Turkey -- playing in the World Cup for the first time since finishing third at the 2002 tournament -- arrived in North America dreaming of making a serious run in the knockout rounds.