Daniel Arzani
Australia have high hopes for this young man. A 19 year old currently playing for Melbourne City (part of that whole City group thing), Australia believe he may be the next big thing, or at least as entertaining to watch as Harry Kewell used to be.
He came on as a substitute in Australia's draw with Denmark and impressed as a left inside-forward, making things happen with a mixture of pace, balance, skill and desire to go forward. Hopefully he'll get a chance to do his thing today.
Happy Tuesday
Hello! And welcome to our liveblog for Australia vs Peru, a game the Aussies have to win by several goals if they are to qualify for the knock-out rounds - and that's only if France beat Denmark in the other game in Group C
Having watched Australia play their previous two games, I can safely say that they're unfortunate not to have already confirmed their place in the next round. They've produced performances far beyond the quality of what the individual parts suggests would be possible and have played some really nice football.
So too have Peru and their fans have lit the tournament up. There is absolutely no way this group of players won't be giving it everything they have left in the proverbial tank to try and win a game and send those supporters back home with beaming smiles and the memory of a World Cup victory; even if they can't do it, you'd think they'll have a nice time.
VAR will of course be utilised today even though Australia manager Bert van Marwijk hates it with all his heart. He said this after France were given a penalty that helped them beat his side 2-1 in their opening game.
“[The referee’s] a human being and everybody makes mistakes.
“I hoped that maybe one time there will be a referee (who is) very honest. When you are in that moment, on your own go to that video screen, I saw him standing there.
“They body language was that he didn’t know, from my position. And then you have to take a decision. France or Australia?
“It’s very difficult but when it’s also difficult to decide, when a referee, for 50,000 people on his back, must decide when he is doubting.”
Team news should be with us very shortly and if you stay on this page we, or I, will bring you live updates, analysis and coverage of the entire game.