Olyroos in crucial qualifier

The Olyroos take on Saudi Arabia in Damman in a crucial qualifier for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Coach Rob Baan has a number of problems for this game. Sydney FC's Nikolai Topor-Stanley and Mark Milligan are injured. Adelaide United's Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns arrived late, and Matthew Spiranovic and Kaz Patafka were not released by their clubs Nuremburg and Benfica respectively.

James Troisi the diminutive Newcastle United forward will start the game.

Australia will play their final home group match at Adelaide ’s Hindmarsh Stadium on May 16 against Iran .The top two teams will progress to the third and final stage of qualifying, where 12 nations will be split into three groups.

Last time out the Olyroos defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Adelaide.