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Soccer-Rock solid Australia eliminate Brazil in last 16

MONCTON, Canada, June 21 (Reuters) - Brazil were knocked out of the Women's World Cup on Sunday after suffering a surprise 1-0 defeat to a battling Australia in the round of 16.

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A goal from substitute Kyah Simon 10 minutes from the end earned Australia a place in the quarter-finals where they will face the Netherlands or Japan.