The Australian side are tied on six points with Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC, who have a superior goal difference.

“It was a difficult match and more tactical than our first match,” said Juric.  “We played with a certain style but FC Nasaf changed their tactics after 20 minutes. It was a very smart move from their head coach as they started to dominate the match. 

“However, we are happy we scored some good goals. We probably should have scored more but we missed some of those chances. FC Nasaf made us work hard and they are a very good team.”

Juric said Sydney FC have what it takes to go the distance against the Red Angels on Sunday.

“It's going to be very difficult to play the Red Angels. They are  a very attacking team. But we have very quick players and we will be good in transition. It is certainly make or break.”

A second consecutive defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for head coach Vladislav Khan, who wants his team to focus on their final game against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon on Sunday.

“We were equally matched but we made some big defensive mistakes which allowed the Australian team to score,” said Khan. “Although we played well, the result did not go in our favour. 

“We didn’t know much about Sydney FC and Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC of Korea Republic. However, we have a fighting chance against Bam Khatoon.”