Article: Le Roy plots Oman surprise for Aussies.

Byline: AFP

MELBOURNE: Coach Claude Le Roy says Oman have a healthy respect for Australia and hope to catch them by surprise in their AFC Asian Cup qualifier here on Wednesday.

The Australians are Asia s top-ranked nation at 14 and are 60 places ahead of the tiny Gulf sultanate, but trail Oman in their qualifying group and need a win to get back into contention for the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

Much-travelled Frenchman Le Roy, 61, faces one of his biggest tactical battles with Australia counterpart Pim Verbeek to get a precious draw or even an unexpected win to consolidate their place at the top of group standings.

"We have a lot of ...

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