Socceroos coach Graham Arnold believes his players are starting to play with freedom at just the right time of the Asian Cup after sealing progression to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Indonesia.
Australia teed up a blockbuster clash with either South Korea or Saudi Arabia with their heaviest win in Doha on Sunday.
The Socceroos received some additional good news on Monday, with right-back Gethin Jones cleared of a serious groin injury after being forced from the field in the 69th minute.