Crunch time for Socceroos with Asian Cup title defence on line against Syria

  • Mark Milligan set to cover for Trent Sainsbury
  • Massimo Luongo expected to start in midfield

Australia’s shock defeat to Jordan threatened to derail the Socceroos’ journey out of Group B, but a comfortable win over Palestine second time out leaves Graham Arnold’s side with a simple equation on Tuesday in Al Ain: win or draw against Syria and secure safe passage to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.

Even another surprise loss in the UAE might not represent the final nail in the Australian coffin; given the expanded nature of this tournament a third-placed group finish could still be enough, although in that case they will be left to rely on group winners Jordan beating Palestine to keep their hopes alive.

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