Southeast Asia trio to keep up their confident ahead of 2014 World Cup qualifier

Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia are in the good phase to face their opponents in the third round of World Cup qualifier.

By Eric Noveanto

Southeast Asia will be represented by their trio powerhouse Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia in the campaign in the third round of World Cup qualifier. Thailand will face Australia in Brisbane, Singapore are visiting Kunming to play China, while Indonesia arrived in Tehran to take on Iran.

The trio are in the good terms before playing against each opponents, however Southeast Asian side will be tested in the respective matches where each of them will be looking for at least a draw playing away.

Singapore national team coach, Radojko Avramovic said, "“It is the opening game of the third round (of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers) and of course we would like to get a good result where ultimately it will determine our position in the group.

“But for me, I would just like the players to play their best and even if we do not get the result we wanted, I will still be satisfied."

On the other hand, Indonesian captain Bambang Pamungkas set eyes that his team can get a positive result when they play away in the Iran's home.

“Iran are a good team but we are not here to lose. We are here to at least win a point,” added Bambang.

“The best team at the end of the 90 minutes will win. We will work hard for the right result.”

Winfriend Schaefer, Thailand national team coach also explained that his side are in the good condition for their first match against Australia in Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

“Every player is in perfect condition. They know my tactics. The spirit of the team will help us get a result,” said the German. “At the moment, every player looks confident.”