Yeah I would actually, he definitely provides something special as raw as he is

Well I'm grateful you're not the gaff, there is no reason to take a gamble like that in a game like this.

I'd start Arzani for sure. Might as well give him a chance to prove himself against (potentially) the worst team in the group. It could easily work. 

Arnold might have no choice if Boyle injured. Otherwise start Mabil and Boyle then sub Arzani on in 2nd half or if/when Boyle can’t play full 90

I'm sorry but this talk of azani is ridiculous, Duke will start is if Boyle can't.
Besides the situation of Arzani's lack of game time, the weakness of the opposition is size, Duke is the natural option. 

Are we seriously under estimating the vietnamese? The se nations have shown in the past they can out play us. 

I'm not, we need 3, no gambling, nothing crazy, get the simple things right, play the active players, cover out weaknesses, exploit theirs, get out with the point.

I concur. 

It's gonna be a tough game tomorrow. We typically struggle in these types of fixtures.

It was games like this that cost us second, 4 years ago. Arnie knows this, the elevation of these games through out the tournament will become more worrisome if the draws and loses start accumulating. Hopefully we get the W, and a few of the other teams drop points. The Oman v Saudi game will be very interesting.
I hope we get the W, my expectation is for the W, but if last Qualifiers has taught us anything it's we can't take anything for granted.
The big positive for arnie this game will be that there won't be a crowd, the East Asian crowds are extremely vocal, I think they were a major issue last time we played in thailand.

Game day. Get the 3 points by any means necessary!

Going to be tricky. Probably should start with Taggart for his poaching and line up but Duke needs to knock them about a bit. 

The equation is slightly different to last time around. Our two toughest games are last. Just hope on days we do win that the competition has a bloody draw or two. It really dragged on and on last time.

Looking forward to this, should get a result but could be a tough grueling experience. Hoping for a well presented pitch as our passing last outing, was great.
Aus 2 - Viets 1 

Potential banana skin. One of those games where if we don’t score early it will be very very hard. Even worse, if Vietnam score early and lead at half time it becomes an almighty task. 

Looking forward to this, Vietnam very strong at home , not conceding a goal and winning 3 out of 4 games in the previous round including 1-0 v UAE.
it’s their best team ever.
Rogic, Hrustic Arzani and Souttar to star for the Socceroos in a 2-0 win

This will be a much tougher game than last Thursday. Looking forward to it.

Its no easy game for anyone, for them as well.
Home makes you feel comfortable but no crowd is a huge diff adrenalin wise.
I'm sure GA is making sure nothing is easy to the fellas.
I expect a W but walk away with a D I'll take it.

Noticed the other 2 games in the group start after we've finished our game. Would be nice to get the win - pressure then would mount on the other teams as we would be top with 6, and Oman and Saudi play to join us. China and Japan - what a joy if China could nick an early goal!

Duke isn't the right option as a wing against Vietnam. We need a fast winger who has ability to run and take one on one. Arzani has that ability but the problem is his decision making.  Hopefully Boyle is fit to play. We need him.

I reckon the best case scenario for us is obviously us to win & the other games ending in draws, that way we'll have a gap between us & Oman and SA

I wonder if opportunity beckons to play a 4 - 2 - 2 - 2 formation with both Taggart and Duke up front from the start and Arzani and Mabil bombing crosses into the centre.

I expect Vietnam to put up more of a fight than China did earlier this week, but if we are serious about qualifying for this world cup anything less than a 3-0 win would be concerning. Anyone know if Boyle is a chance to play or is he on ice after the recent injury?

He's 50 50 to play according to Arnie

I reckon he will definitely play. Arnie's just using the opportunity to get inside the Vietnamese coaches head.

Finish online class at kick off on the dot. It'll be Spain vpn and Youtube for this. 10 has too many player ads etc.

Go Roos! 

Just get the job done tonight. It's weird how the lowest ranked team makes you feel most insecure. Cup football does it to you. Vietnam will inevitably beat someone and we need to ensure it isn't us. 

Yep. Worst part is I’m more confident about tonight then I was against China and that’s not a good thing 

I'm genuinely not confident because I feel we've been burnt in this situations so many times now I can't possibly anticipate a comfortable win

Ew 8PM tonight. Hope Arnie builds it up slow from the back, and then Sainsbury lobs it over the whole midfield for a sloppy tap in from any1

Can't wait for the unsimple breakdown of the game and the immense tactics and coaching involved

Don't watch then you toss. Did you not get enough attention today?