FIFA World Cup 2014: Australia vs Netherlands 20th Match in Pictures

The Netherlands all but secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they came from behind to beat Australia 3-2 in Porto Alegre on Wednesday.

Arjen Robben had fired the Dutch into an early lead, but a stunning volleyed equaliser from Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak's penalty early in the second-half had put Autralia on course for their most famous ever victory at a World Cup.

Their joy was short-lived, though, as Robin Van Persie levelled before Maty Ryan let Memphis Depay's long-range effort creep into the bottom corner to make it two wins from two games for the Dutch in Group B.

Netherlands' forward Memphis Depay (R) celebrates after a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring a goal.

Australia's forward Tim Cahill celebrates after scoring a goal against Netherlands.

Australia's defender Jason Davidson (L) heads the ball past Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben.

Australia's coach Ange Postecoglou reacts during a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands.

 Netherlands' coach Louis van Gaal applauds prior to a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands.

Australian fan holds an inflatable kangaroo.

Australia's midfielder and captain Mile Jedinak (R) celebrates after scoring a goal.

Netherlands fans react prior to a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands.

Australian players celebrate after scoring on a penalty kick.

Netherland's supporters wait for the start of a Group B football match between Australia and the Netherlands at the Beira-Rio.

Netherlands' defender Bruno Martins Indi reacts after being tackled.

Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat controls the ball.

Netherlands' defender Daley Blind (L) vies with Australia's midfielder Mark Bresciano.

Netherlands' forward and captain Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring.

Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (L) celebrates after scoring.

Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben (L) vies with Australia's defender Jason Davidson.

Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander (L) and Queen Maxima applaud their team.

Members of the Netherlands' national team (back fromL) Netherlands' defender Daryl Janmaat, Netherlands' defender Daley Blind, Netherlands' defender Ron Vlaar, Netherlands' defender Stefan de Vrij, Netherlands' defender Bruno Martins Indi and Netherlands' goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen , (front fromL) Netherlands' defender Daley Blind, Netherlands' forward and captain Robin van Persie, Netherlands' midfielder Jonathan de Guzman, Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben and Netherlands' midfielder Wesley Sneijder pose for team photo.

Members of the Australia's national team (back fromL) Australia's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, Australia's defender Jason Davidson, Australia's defender Ryan McGowan, Australia's midfielder and captain Mile Jedinak, Australia's forward Tim Cahill and Australia's defender Matthew Spiranovic , (front fromL) Australia's defender Alex Wilkinson, Australia's forward Mathew Leckie, Australia's forward Tommy Oar, Australia's midfielder Matt McKay and Australia's midfielder Mark Bresciano pose for team photo.

(AFP)