The Young Socceroos face a nervous wait over their Under-20 World Cup fate after snaring a 3-1 win against Cuba to keep their trophy dream alive in Chile.

Sitting at the bottom of Group D after taking no points from their first two matches, Australia had to win their last group game on Sunday morning (AEDT) to retain a chance of making the final 16.

The Young Socceroos did just that, with Melbourne City star Max Caputo drawing first blood in the 21st minute.

Daniel Bennie added another in the 39th minute, before Caputo popped up again in the 50th to complete his double at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos.

Cuba fought back through a 63rd-minute goal from Alessio Raballo but couldn't pull off the comeback they needed to prevent their exit from the tournament.

Australia's victory

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