The Kookaburras have overcome a scrappy Ireland to march into the semi-finals of the Hockey World League in Antwerp, Belgium.
Australia prevailed 4-1 in an absorbing quarter-final played in sweltering conditions on Wednesday, on the back of goals to Matt Gohdes, Jamie Dwyer, Simon Orchard and the tournament's leading goalscorer Blake Govers.
"It wasn't a pretty win but sometimes that's what it is in international hockey," Kookaburras coach Graham Reid said.
"There are lots of obstacles put in your way and for us to come out with a win was a positive for us but (there is) lots to look at.
"With Ireland you're never quite sure with what you're going to get.
"We knew that they would frustrate us because they're a very dogged team. They defend very well, they have lots of people behind the ball."
The Kookaburras will on Friday face Great Britain, who beat Pakistan 2-1 in their quarter-final.
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