Socceroos not planning a ‘truce’ to play for draw against Paraguay: ’That doesn’t seem right’

Australia defender Jason Geria says playing for a draw with Paraguay in their final World Cup Group D game would be ‘cheating the game in a way’. Photograph: Thearon W Henderson/Getty Images

Socceroos defender Jason Geria insists there will be no “truce” made with Paraguay in their final World Cup pool match in San Francisco on Thursday (Friday AEST).

Both nations will almost certainly progress with a draw, a result that would place Australia second in Group D behind the USA. Paraguay would also be likely to progress to the knockout round as one of the best third-placed teams.