SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says the Socceroos are sticking to their high-risk, high-reward game for their World Cup playoff against Syria despite it failing to secure a direct ticket to next year's finals in Russia. “I understand people have got a bit of angst about the formation. Postecoglou's formation has left their defence exposed on the counter-attack, a vulnerability which Japan and Thailand both exploited to score goals. Australia are bidding to reach a fourth successive World Cup, with plucky Syria aiming for their maiden appearance. “But if we get four really good pressurised games and get through it’ll do us the world of good as a squad.

Source: The Star September 27, 2017 07:07 UTC