Uruguay claimed the final berth in the 2002 World Cup when it beat Australia, 3-0, in Montevideo to win, 3-1, on aggregate. Sub Richard Morales was the hero, scoring two goals in the second half for Uruguay. The 1930 and 1950 World Cup champion returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1990. For the second straight time, the Socceroos were eliminated in a playoff.