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Wallabies win thriller vs Scotland to make Rugby World Cup semifinals

Wallabies first five-eighth Bernard Foley applauds the crowd at Twickenham.

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Australia is through to the Rugby World Cup semifinals after a controversial final minute penalty by Bernard Foley secured a 35-34 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.

Scotland had been on the verge of a stunning upset with 79 minutes on the clock, but referee Craig Joubert awarded Australia a penalty for an offside play, despite the ball appearing to come off a Wallaby shirt.

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Australia celebrate as they hear the full-time whistle on their narrow Rugby World Cup quarterfinal victory over Scotland.

Wallabies first five-eighth acknowledge crowd applause after winning the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal for Australia.

Scotland's Gordon Reid says farewell to the fans.

Bernard Foley of Australia kicks at goal.Australia props James Slipper and Greg Holmes celebrate after the game.

Australia wing Adam Ashley-Cooper claims a high ball in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Scotland.

Try time for Australia wing Drew Mitchell.

Australia lock Scott Fardy rises in the line-out.

Australia wing Drew Mitchell dives over for a try against Scotland.

Australia lock Rob Simmons wins a lineout against Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale is tackled by Jonny Gray of Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham.

Australia's Tevita Kuridrani breaks past Richie Gray (right) of Scotland.

Peter Horne scores for Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia.

Scotland's Jonny Gray is held up by the Australia defence during their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham.

Adam Ashley-Cooper dives over for the opening try of the Australia vs Scotland Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham.

Wallabies captain Stephen Moore is tackled by David Denton and Finn Russell of Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham.

Adam Ashley-Cooper of Australia wins a high ball from Richie Gray of Scotland in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham.

Scotland and Australia stand for the national anthems ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal at Twickenham, London.

Scotland coach Vern Cotter gives instruction during warm-ups ahead of his team's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Australia.

Amid a cacophony of boos, Wallabies first five-eighth Foley kept his composure to split the posts to set up an all southern hemisphere Rugby World Cup semifinals.

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