The Netherlands have almost certainly booked their place in the last-16 after edging Australia 3-2 in a thrilling Group B World Cup contest in Porto Alegre.

Arjen Robben gave the Dutch the lead in the 20th minute after a superb solo goal.

But Australia were level within seconds as Tim Cahill scored with a first time dipping volley that is a contender for goal of the tournament.

He's @Tim_Cahill and he scores goal like this. http://t.co/jAzgHJIMUW #ForClubAndCountry http://t.co/ip3Qk23yn1

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 18, 2014

The Socceroos took the lead just 10 minutes into the second-half when Mile Jedinak scored a slightly contentious penalty that had been awarded for handball.

Their lead lasted just 5 minutes before Robin van Persie scored with a powerful left-footed shot.

And, just seconds after Australia had wasted a glorious chance to put themselves back in front, the Dutch went into the lead when Memphis Depay scored with a long-range, swerving shot that goalkeeper Mathew Ryan should have saved.

Despite running the Oranje close, Australia are the first team eliminated from the tournament after losing their opening game to Chile.