Australia face Uzbekistan on January 23 in their final group stage match of the AFC Asian Cup, where the Socceroos have already qualified for the round of 16.
Graham Arnold’s side secured back-to-back wins over India and Syria without conceding a goal along the way and anything but defeat in this match will see them top Group B.
Team news
With a spot in the round of 16 already locked up, Arnold is likely to make some changes, with Keanu Baccus, Kye Rowles and Craig Goodwin all eligible to start.
Uzbekistan are without key player Eldor Shomurodov for the tournament with former Al Nassr winger Jaloliddin Masharipov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Australia (4-2-3-1): Ryan (GK) — Jones, Souttar, Rowles, Behich — Baccus, Irvine — Boyle, Metcalfe, Goodwin — Duke.
Uzbekistan (3-4-3): Yusupov (GK) — Khusanov, Eshmurodov, Ashurmatov — Alijonov, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Sayfiev — Erkinov, Fayzullaev, Masharipov.
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