Match Previews

Hard-fought draw against Denmark on Thursday. Australia will have to beat Peru to keep their hopes alive. Nabbout picked up a shoulder injury. Van Marwijk will have to make a change as a result.

Australia conceded an early goal against Denmark on Thursday, but The Socceroos battled their way back into the game when team captain Mile Jedinak slotted home from the spot. Bert van Marwijk's men played well after the break, but that wasn't enough to seal the three points: 1-1.

Australia only claimed one point thus far, but their dream of reaching the last 16 remains alive as a win over Peru in their last game could see them grab the second spot. However, it will be a tough mission as Australia will have to win, while Denmark will have to record a defeat against France. The goal difference could become a key factor as well.

Coach Van Marwijk isn't expected to make surprising changes for this last group match against Peru, but he will have to tune his attack for this one as Andrew Nabbout won't be able to start up front. A shoulder injury prevented him from playing the full 90 minutes on Thursday as well.

Van Marwijk will have to make a tough decision with that in mind as players like Tomi Juric, Jamie Maclaren and Daniel Arzani, the youngest player at the World Cup, are all suited for the spot in attack. Juric, who replaced Nabbout in the second half, could get the nod, but Arzani seems like a decent option as well.

Australia will have to push for the win against Peru, but Van Marwijk isn't expected to start with an attacking system. He's set to start with a 4-4-1-1 formation again.

Australia only managed to keep three clean sheets in their last ten matches.