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Australia's Tim Cahill is sandwiched between Croatia's Niko Kovac (R) and Igor Tudor as they jump for a header during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22,
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Croatia's Niko Kovac (R) celebrates his goal against [Australia]with team mate Darijo Srna during their Group F World Cup 2006 soccer match in Stuttgart June 22, 2006. ? RESTRICTION - NO MOBILE
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