'Doesn't seem right': Why Socceroos won't play for a draw against Paraguay (opens original article in a new tab)
Australia's Socceroos will aim for a win against Paraguay in their World Cup group stage game, despite needing only a draw to advance, due to concerns over yellow card suspensions in the knockout stage.
- Australia's Socceroos aim to win against Paraguay despite needing only a draw to advance to the knockout stage.
- Four Socceroos defenders are one yellow card away from missing the first knockout game if they receive a second yellow in the match against Paraguay.
- Players will have their yellow card records wiped after the group stage but suspensions from the group stage will still affect the first knockout game.
- Socceroos' coach emphasizes playing to the maximum despite the risk of yellow cards and the recent loss to the USA.
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