Fiji advance to quarter-finals at Australia's expense despite famous Portugal win

Fiji advanced to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, eliminating Australia, despite suffering a stunning 24-23 loss to Portugal who secured their first ever win in this tournament at the eighth attempt.

Rodrigo Marta's 78th-minute try was converted by Samuel Marques to make history for Portugal, who were playing in only their second World Cup.

But although Fiji's players slumped to the turf in frustration, they can look forward to a quarter-final appearance after picking up a losing bonus point to send Australia out at the pool stage for the first time in World Cup history.

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After a scrappy first half ended 3-3, the game came to life in the second half with Portugal seizing the initiative.

The underdogs got the first try in the 45th minute when the impressive Raffaele Storti, who narrowly missed a try in the first half, chased down a kick into the corner from Pedro Bettencourt and stretched to touch down, with Marques kicking the conversion.

A late try from Rodrigo Marta has earned Portugal a famous World Cup win but Fiji are through to the quarter-finals at Australia's expense after picking up a losing bonus point #RWC2023 #FIJvPOR