CROATIA v AUSTRALIA - POLL 10/1 TO REF ANOTHER GAME

Coral are offering odds of 10/1 about Graham Poll refereeing another match at the 2006 World Cup following his red-card cock-up in the Australia v Croatia clash in Stuttgart.

In a frenzied finish to the game, Poll, who had already sent two players off, lost the plot completely, booking Melbourne-born Croat Josip Simunic for a second time but not sending him off. Amazingly he then booked him for a third time before eventually brandishing red in his face after the final whistle.

Total Bet were also quick to pounce on Poll's error and make him 33/1 from 5/1 to referee the final.

Australia now face Italy in the last 16 after Harry Kewell's late strike secured the draw they needed to take second spot behind Brazil in Group F.

They're 7/1 to beat the Italians in 90 minutes with Total Bet, who also offer 4/9 Italy and 9/4 the draw.

Italy are 8/1 to life the trophy while the Aussies have been cut to 50s from 100s.

Brazil were easy 4-1 winners over Japan, although Coral reacted by pushing them out to 7/2 from 10/3 and cut Argentina to 10/3 favourites from 7/2.

Despite being heavily criticised for his displays in Brazil's first two games, Ronaldo responded by netting twice for the holders.

Total Bet have cut him to 9/1 from 50s to win the Golden Boot.

Brazil now tackle Ghana in the last 16 after the African side beat America 2-1 earlier in the day to finish second in Group E.

Paddy Power bet 2/7 Brazil, 8/1 Ghana and 7/2 the draw.

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