The Australian Socceroos will face what looks to be their toughest task at the 2014 World Cup when they play the Netherlands who are coming off a very impressive victory over the 2010 World Cup winners Spain. View our live coverage of the build up to the match which is set to be played at 2am AEST including news, teams and odds.
Match Info:
Estadio Beira-RioPorto Alegre (BRA)
Live News:
Nice moment b4 @Socceroos match #CHIAUS in #Cuiaba #WorldCup2014 #Brazil @MarkBresciano with little boy on crutches pic.twitter.com/D9b6Gr4mOg
— George Salpigtidis (@salheraldsun) June 14, 2014
Re start after goal @Socceroos @Tim_Cahill and @MarkBresciano #WorldCup2014 #Brazil pic.twitter.com/nP93nX2Hht
— George Salpigtidis (@salheraldsun) June 14, 2014
@Socceroos Im an England fan.. But putting my money on Socceroos for tonights Game against the Dutch #GoSocceroos Get it trending guys !
— Yash (@YashRonaldo7) June 18, 2014
It’s going to be a huge night for Australian sport! #Origin #AUSNED Will you be doing the double? #GoSocceroos
— #GoSocceroos (@Socceroos) June 18, 2014
Looking forward to our last session today before our game tomorrow at the Estadio Beira-Rio! #socceroos #PortoAlegre pic.twitter.com/VXM6tKTUeF
— Bailey Wright (@baileywright92) June 17, 2014
Possible Line-ups:
Australia (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Davidson, Spiranovic, Wilkinson, McGowan; Jedinak, Milligan; Oar, Bresciano, Leckie; Cahill
Netherlands (4-3-3): Cillessen; Blind, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Janmaat; De Jong, De Guzman, Sneijder, Windjalum, Van Persie, Robben
Preview:
The Australians suffered a huge blow when attacking full back Ivan Franjic injured his hamstring against Chile, ruling him out for the rest of the tournament. Other than that, Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has no injury worries and should stick with his 4-2-3-1 formation.
Netherlands coach and master tactician Louis van Gaal has no injury worries ahead of this match and would be glad that Wesley Sneijder- who only just returned from an injury lay off- got a full 90 minutes under his belt. The manager, who is headed for Manchester United after the World Cup, has hinted at reverting to a more orthodox 4-3-3 for the Australia match.