DOHA - Australia will be in the unusual position of having their World Cup destiny in their own hands when they take on the might of Denmark in their final Group D match at the Al Janoub Stadium on Wednesday.
While precious few would make the Socceroos favourites for the clash, the fact is that a victory for Australia would guarantee them a last-16 spot for the second time, while a draw would suffice if Tunisia are unable to beat France, who have already qualified.
France top the group on six points, three ahead of the Australians, while Denmark and Tunisia have a point each.
Charged with confidence after outmuscling Tunisia 1-0 last Saturday for their first World Cup win since 2010, Graham Arnold's men are determined that the breakthrough victory should not be wasted by a failure to turn up on Wednesday.
"I have never coached to draw in my life, so we're not going to do that," said the 59-year-old on Tuesday.
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