The Socceroos are determined to beat Uzbekistan, top their Asian Cup group and head into the knockouts in best position as other top teams stumble around them.
With their place in the round of 16 sealed, Graham Arnold's charges can secure top spot in group B with a win or draw in Tuesday night's match (10.30pm AEDT) at Al Janoub Stadium,
Topping the group is a massive incentive, not only because it softens the round-of-16 opponent, but because it would likely mean ending up on the opposite side of the draw to Japan.