"In Group C, Denmark has been held to a shock 1-1 draw by Australia in Samara...
"Denmark’s progress in the World Cup has been checked after a surprise 1-all draw with Australia...
"Denmark’s chances of reaching the knockout stage have suffered a setback after Australia held them to a shock 1-1 draw in Samara...."
The words used were slightly different, but the message was all the same as European media outlets dissected Australia’s 1-1 draw with Denmark last Saturday.
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Denmark had thrown away two points - not held on to gain a point - against Australia.
Condescending and disrespectful?
Perhaps, given the way the Socceroos have performed in Russia.
A controversial loss to France, followed by a 1-1 draw with the Danes - in which the Socceroos controlled much of the game - is certainly worthy of respect.
But until Australia starts winning World Cup games consistently, we will continue to be recognised as a willing opponent, but of no serious threat.
If results do not go the Socceroos' way on Tuesday, it will be the fourth time in five World Cup appearances we have failed to get past the group stage.
It’s worth remembering that we have won just two World Cup matches - the miracle of Kaiserslautern and a 2-1 victory over Serbia in 2010 - in 15 games.
If we lose to Peru, it will mean we’ve collected just a solitary point from the past two tournaments.
Former Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou was wrong about a lot of things, but he was spot on about changing Australian mindsets when it came to the World Cup.
Gaining a ticket to the planet’s biggest sporting bash is great.
Being there and watching three games while working your way through the local brews is the best fun you’ll have with your pants on.
But, as Postecoglou tried to point out, if we want to be considered a serious football nation, then the collective aim must be to win the World Cup, as unrealistic as that may sound.
Otherwise, Australia will continue to be considered an inconvenient speed hump en route to the business end of the tournament.