Cahill scores wonder goal, then gets carded

Tim Cahill's stunning volley in the 21st minute made it two goals in two games at the World Cup for Australia's talisman.

His yellow card just before half time for a cluttering tackle on a Dutch defender ensured it was also more than likely his last. Australia lost 3-2 to the Netherlands, which had opened its campaign with a 5-1 rout of defending champion Spain.

Cahill picked up a yellow in Australia's opening 3-1 loss to Chile, and the booking against Netherlands automatically ruled him out of the Socceroos' last group game against Spain. Both Spain and Australia are already out of contention.