00:00Australia beat Turkey with a perfectly executed game plan in their World Cup opener
00:04but will need to find another level to get a result against confident co-hosts, the United States.
00:11The Socceroos began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Turkey
00:16sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect
00:20to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
00:24The United States are also coming into the match on a high
00:27after dismantling Paraguay 4-1
00:30though the fitness of their influential winger Christian Pulisic remains a concern.
00:35Coach Tony Popovich stated his side should embrace the challenge of facing the U.S. in their backyard
00:41viewing it as a wonderful opportunity for Australian football.
00:46Popovich emphasized that the team must be better than they were against Turkey
00:50to secure the desired result and continue putting Australian football on the world map.
00:56A victory for either nation in Friday's clash will ensure a place in the tournament's last 32 knockout stage.
01:04Defender Harry Suter captained Australia against Turkey
01:08while veteran goalkeeper Matt Ryan watched the opening match from the bench.
01:13Suter refused to look beyond Friday's game
01:16stressing the importance of balancing team excitement
01:19with a calm and composed approach from the start.
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