Viduka Makes Debut Today
By Nu Mad
Updated Sunday, 8th July 2007
Mark Viduka says Harry Kewell could help him find the goals to fire Australia to success in his AFC Asian Cup debut.
The 31-year-old striker has just eight strikes in 39 appearances for the Socceroos, but Kewell and Viduka were partners at Leeds where they built up a good understanding on the pitch.
Viduka: "When I play by myself it is sometimes difficult to get into positions. But when Harry comes on we have a good understanding, probably because of the Leeds days, and a lot of the times we combine very well without any effort really - it just comes automatically.
"I have played with Harry for a long time at Leeds and it makes it a lot easier because he knows where I run and I know what he is going to do so it is a lot easier."
Thailand and Iraq got the AFC Asian Cup under way on Saturday evening as they drew 1-1 in the their first Group A game.
Australia face Oman in the other game in the group on Sunday afternoon.
