Fabio Cannavaro led Italy to that controversial victory over Australia at the 2006 World Cup. Now he plans to put Victory to the sword in the Champions League.
Guangzhou Evergrande have hammered Melbourne Victory 4-0 in another Asian Champions League away day destruction.
Sydney FC came close to pulling off one the shocks of the ACL,held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at home to Oscar's Shanghai SIPG
With just one goal from nine appearances for Sydney FC,the time to shine is now for Iranian recruit Reza Ghoochannejhad.
Melbourne Victory midfielder Terry Antonis has been cleared of major damage to his knee after his injury on the SCG on Saturday.
Sydney FC's A-League premiership ambitions,finals hopes,continental claims and local bragging rights will all go on the line in the next four games.
Victory skipper Carl Valeri is unconcerned Japanese star Keisuke Honda has been coaching Cambodia rather than preparing for his club's clash with Glory.
Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque reassured Josh Brillante he didn't let Sydney FC down by seeking a transfer to Pohang Steelers.
Sydney FC have fallen 1-0 to Japanese champions Kawasaki Frontale,while midfielder Josh Brillante was left out as he closes in on a transfer to Korea.
Melbourne Victory will head home confronting another Asian Champions League agony away day,one likely to be terminal for their continental hopes.
A quick look at the J-League champions,who host Sydney FC on Wednesday night in the Champions League.