Thursday's 1-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia was a body blow to China PR's hopes but Branko Ivankovic will rally his players to lift themselves and give Tuesday's tie their best shot.

 

Ivankovic will remind his players that even if qualifying automatically may not be possible, China PR must strive to make the playoffs, which will see the third and fourth-placed sides from the three groups vying for an additional two tickets to the Finals.

Australia's situation is not as dire as the Socceroos' fate is very much in their own hands after Thursday's emphatic 5-1 win against Indonesia.

 

It took them to 10 points, one ahead of Saudi Arabia, and head coach Tony Popovic has challenged his players to build on Thursday's performance as they seek a fifth consecutive appearance on the global stage.

Venue: Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium (Hangzhou)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+8)