Australia vs Wales, Rugby World Cup 2019: Result and reaction from thrilling clash in Tokyo
Re-live all the action and reaction from a World Cup classic
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Your support makes all the difference.Wales put one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals and announced themselves as major title contenders after beating Australia 29-25 at Tokyo Stadium.
The Six Nations champions took charge of Pool D with a second successive win that could lead to a last-eight clash against France or Argentina.
Australia, though, might be hurtling towards a knockout tie with England, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones, despite staging a spectacular second-half fightback.
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32 min: Australia 8-10 Wales
Wales go through the motions as they soften up the Australian defence on their own 22. Patient stuff from Warren Gatland's men who don't look to force play but seem content to embrace the fight at the breakdown. After a number of phases, the penalty is eventually drawn - and it's Michael Hooper who is at fault. Rhys Patchell to kick.
33 min: Australia 8-13 Wales (Patchell penalty)
A lovely kick from the stand-in 10 out near the left flank. An important three points for Wales after that spell in pressure from the Wallabies.
35 min: Australia 8-13 Wales
Will Genia throws a wild pass off the Aussie line-out, missing his intended target of Bernard Foley. The Wallabies scramble backwards to pounce on the loose ball before sending it downfield to Liam Williams. A rare lapse in concentration from Australia's backline.
37 min: Australia 8-13 Wales
The Aussies were in the process of working the ball along their backline but Hadleigh Parkes had different thoughts. James O'Connor sought to take play around the Welsh 12 but Parkes hit him with a superb challenge that saw the ball spill forward. Excellent defence.
37 min: Australia 8-13 Wales
We've got another TMO on our hands. Samu Kerevi is under the spotlight for a collision with Rhys Patchell. He seemed to charge into contact with his forearms illegally raised, thrusting up into the Welshman's throat. Romain Poite isn't happy here...
37 min: Australia 8-13 Wales
He's penalised. Romain Poite has a word with Michael Hooper for what is the third instance of illegal conduct. Rhys Patchell has the kick just inside Australia's half.
38 min: Australia 8-16 Wales (Patchell penalty)
He's got it! A monstrous kick. It comes off the post and falls the right side of the bar. Wales lead by eight.
38 min: Australia 8-23 Wales (Gareth Davies try, Patchell conversion)
Off Will Genia's pass on his own 10, Gareth Davies reads it to perfection to snatch possession with a superbly-timed interception. He charges down the left, with Australia's backline chasing in vain to make the tackle. The 9 dives over to the left of the posts as the Welsh supporters give out a roar.
Patchell with the extras.
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