The Socceroos are through to the Round of 32 at the World Cup after securing a 0-0 draw against Paraguay in their final group match in Santa Clara in front of a crowd of 68,827 to finish Group D in second place.
This was not a match that will live long in the memory in terms of on-pitch action, with both sides fairly happy to settle for a point given a third-placed finish also looks set to be enough for the South American nation to go through, too.
It will matter little to Australian fans, who are celebrating progressing out of the group stage for a second World Cup running.
A clash against the second placed finisher in Group G awaits – and that means a meeting against one of Iran, Egypt, Denmark or New Zealand in Dallas next week.
Tony Popovic gave Australia what they were yearning for with a far more attacking starting line-up sent out to secure progression, with a front three of Connor Metcalfe, Nestory Irankunda and Cristian Volpato unleashed, while Lucas Herrington was handed his World Cup debut, becoming the youngest player to start a match for the Socceroos at this tournament in the process.
The return of Jackson Irvine in the centre of the park saw him form a brilliant partnership with Aiden O’Neill, with the pair at the heart of a professional Socceroos performance.
In truth, Paraguay never really threatened on a night where Julio Enciso tried his luck multiple times but found himself unable to get past the quality of Alessandro Circati at the back.
Australia’s best chances largely came down the right, with Jordan Bos returning to his usual dangerous self having switched flanks following two less influential matches against Turkiye and the USA. Bos linked effectively with Volpato, who showed glimpses of his quality and loomed dangerously down the flank.
Irankunda played a different role, having been preferred centrally to his good mate Mohamed Toure, and worked his socks off linking play as the focal point of the attack.
Paraguay had a good chance to win it in added time, but Patrick Beach got down well to deny Mauricio, while Tete Yengi was denied soon after at the other end.
Both teams will be content with a scoreless draw that should send both deeper into the tournament.
There was no Harry Kewell or Mat Leckie moment, no hero to join Australian folklore; instead, what we will remember is the Socceroos did what they needed to do on a night where a point was all it took.
Bring on the knockout phase.