"I think it is one of the most important games of our lives," he told Reuters. "It is the chance to go to the World Cup finals. They can, however, count on ample playoff experience, most memorably in 2005, when they defeated two-time World Cup winners Uruguay. "They know they're going to have to get something out of that first game," Postecoglou said. "Because coming back here, whilst our players are quite experienced at travelling long haul and the effect it has on performance and mindset, they're going to have to deal with that."

Source: The Star November 08, 2017 14:26 UTC