Gustavsson: 'Long-term legacy, it's a different type of question, but if you talk sports and results, this game is massive.'
The Matildas are a point behind Nigeria and Canada in Group B and need all three points from their final opening-round fixture against the North Americans to be guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds.
Considered among the top contenders before the tournament, former quarter-finalists Australia were expected to sail into the knockout rounds but their shock 3-2 defeat to Nigeria in Brisbane has put them under pressure."Everyone here understands that, of course. Of course you don't want to go out of the group at a home World Cup.
Kerr said on Saturday she would"definitely" play at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium but Gustavsson remained cagey about the extent of her involvement, saying she would have tests on game day.
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