Ajdin Hrustic (Australia)
There is no better place to start than with the man who volleyed in from outside the area to ensure his side beat the United Arab Emirates with what was only his third international goal. The Melbourne-born attacking midfielder is coming into the playoffs off the back of a superb season that has already seen him win the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt. 

Hrustic’s other goal during the Socceroos’ qualification campaign was a perfectly executed free-kick against Japan, though this only served as consolation in a match they lost 2-1. Operating anywhere across the middle of the pitch, he’s a creative outlet when needed but can also chip in with goals as well as contribute defensively. 

The winger who plays his club football with the reigning AFC Champions League™ holders Al Hilal SFC and has had a very productive FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, scoring three goals, including a brace in the opening game against Paraguay in which he salvaged a point for his country. 

Pacey and with a lethal right foot, Carrillo will definitely pose a threat from the flank. The 30-year-old is no stranger to this phase of FIFA World Cup qualification either, he took part in both of Peru’s Inter-Confederation Playoffs against New Zealand en route to qualifying for Russia 2018. 

Another Saudi Pro League star who plays his club football in an AFC Champions League side, Al Faisaly, Boyle has been a starter in Arnold's side for around two years, and has contributed with goals in the previous round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Oman and China PR. 

Boyle was lively against the UAE, creating two big chances - one of which saw him take on two defenders before crossing the ball to Jackson Irvine who swept it home. His ability to cut inside and take on defenders could see him prove crucial in the upcoming tie. 

The 32-year-old central midfielder with well over 100 caps for his country has been ever present for Peru since his debut back in 2011. The Sporting Cristal man scored the second goal against Paraguay in the final match of the CONMEBOL qualifiers which ensured his side’s fifth place finish.

Peru faced Australia’s neighbours New Zealand last Sunday and came out 1-0 winners, a score that could have been doubled had Yotun’s shot not hit the bar midway through the first half, while he came close to scoring once more three minutes into stoppage time of the second half.

Another Socceroo plying his trade in German football, Irvine’s opener in Australia’s 2-1 win against the UAE last week was his fourth strike in the AFC Asian Qualifiers, having bagged a brace against Chinese Taipei and one against Kuwait in the second round. 

The St Pauli midfielder is another veteran of two Inter-Confederation Playoffs, having taken part against Honduras back in 2017 in the first game which ended 0-0 before Australia went on to win the reverse fixture and qualify to Russia 2018 where he came off the bench in each of Australia’s three group stage matches.

The Italian-born Peruvian striker has had a productive season with Benevento in Serie B, scoring 11 and assisting four, and his contributions on the international scene have been just as vital for Peru, with his opening goal against Paraguay setting Gareca’s men on their way to Qatar for the Inter-Confederation Playoff. 

The former AC Milan forward also netted the winner a few days ago against New Zealand, the hardworking striker contributed three goals and two assists throughout Peru’s FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.