The Australian team knew they would have to play in Peru within a week if they beat the United Arab Emirates, so their coach Arnold Graham invited 29 footballers, prioritizing strategy and football moments.
Even today, and perhaps next Monday the 13th, the picks are goalkeepers Matthew Ryan (Real Sociedad), Andrew Redmain (Sydney FC) and Danny Vukovic (NEC Nizmegan).
Milos Dijenek (Columbus Crew), Nathaniel Atkinson (Heart of Midlothian), Aziz Behich (Graysborough), Jason Davidson (Melbourne Victory), Fren Caracic (Prescia), Joel King (Odense Boldschwold) Mariners FC), Trent Chainsbury (Cavi Courtridge), Gianni Stennes (Viking FK) and Bailey Wright (Sunderland).
Selected midfielders are Ajdin Hrustick (Eintracht Frankfurt), Martin Boyle (Al-Faisali), Kenny Dougle (Blackpool FC), Denise Genro (Toulouse), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Sein Jackin (Sein) Aver Maple (Kasimbasa), Riley McGree (Middlesbrough) and Aaron Mui (Shanghai Port). Tom Rojik decided not to participate for personal reasons.
Finally, Nicolas de Agostino (Melbourne wins), Mitch Duke (Fogiano Okayama), Jamie McLaren (Melbourne City), Adam Dagart (Serreso Osaka) and Marco DeLio (Melbourne City) will play in the attack.
