The Kookaburras are full of confidence ahead of their crucial semifinal against Germany on Tuesday as they eye a second Olympic gold medal.
A tough match against the Netherlands on Sunday that ended in a penalty shoot out, set up the semifinal after Germany took a convincing victory over defending champions Argentina.
The match has extra significance for the Kookaburras with co-captain Aran Zalewski lining up for his 200th game.
Head Coach Colin Batch believes three tough games in a row has prepared the Kookaburras for the expected tough match against the powerful German team.
“Our last three matches have been quite difficult,” Batch said. “The quarter final was a tight tussle right the way through, it does prepare you well for the semi-final because you have to come up with solutions all the time.
“Everyone wants to win by four goals and have an easy game, but I think the preparation we have had particularly in the quarter final will hold us in good stead for the semi.”
