Hiddink indicated at his pre-match press conference Saturday that any thoughts of playing safety-first with four players on yellow cards will be put aside and instead venture into the Munich showpiece with his best team.

The Dutch strategist had admitted this week of his concern in playing any or all of his four carded players -- Craig Moore, Tim Cahill, Vince Grella and John Aloisi -- for fear of them receiving another yellow card against Brazil and missing the potential 'Cup final' confrontation with Croatia through suspension next week.

But Hiddink, whose Dutch team lost to Brazil in the semifinals of the 1998 World Cup on penalties, spoke of making the best possible challenge Australia can muster against the five-time World Cup champions.

A famous victory against the odds Sunday will virtually ensure Australia, memorable 3-1 winners over Japan last weekend, passage into the knockout round in their first finals in 32 years.

"There are some conditions on this game and the last against Croatia because we have some yellow cards and I have told the guys to be aware of the consequences of further cards," Hiddink said Saturday.

"We have to consider whether to bring players in who are on the fringe of the team.

"This game deserves a team which is good enough to make an opposition to Brazil and not just considering leaving out all the players on yellow cards.

"We would like to make a result and make a good impression world wide and I don't think we have to think too much about the third game (Croatia) and what will happen then."

It's a risky option Hiddink is contemplating considering the pressure the flamboyant Brazilians impose on their opponents with their incessant attacks, but the strong-willed Dutchman has instilled a great self-belief into his players in just 11 months in charge.

"One of the things that pleases me about this team is the way they adapt themselves easily to new situations and this is new for everyone," he said.

"They don't have a lot of fear going into their matches because it's their mentality to be open and to go for it.

"It doesn't mean they are cocky or arrogant, there is no reason to, but they are very open when they go into games, whether it's a small one or whether it's a big one like tomorrow."

The Socceroos may rest four players who received yellow cards, Tim Cahill, John Aloisi, Craig Moore and Vince Grella, to make sure they are available for the final group match against Croatia.

Brazil have a better head-to-head record Australia, winning three out of their previous five meetings including a 6-0 demolition of the Soceroos in the 1997 Confederations Cup in Riyadh. In that same tournament, the two settled for a goalless draw in the group stages. The only time Australia beat Brazil (1-0) was in the 1997 Confederations Cup third-place play-off in Ulsan, South Korea in 2001 in their last meeting.

Brazil, however, are determined not to get dragged into a physical colbattle with Australia.

Coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, who is bidding to become only the second coach to win the World Cup twice after his 1994 triumph, warns his team of all-stars will be better and that spells trouble for Australia.

"It is important to start by winning. It means we will be more relaxed and the performance will be as well (against Australia) and technically we will be better," Parreira said.

"Favourites or not favourites, the great virtue of Brazilian football is to grow in adversity."

Parreira, while showing respect for his opposite number Guus Hiddink, is wary of what he sees as Australia's bruising style and has told his players not to get into a fight.

"Australia are a very physical team but we are not going to fight with them," Parreira told reporters. "Our business is to play football, put the ball on the ground and impose our style and technique.

"It's a decisive match because whoever wins will almost certainly qualify."

"He's a wonderful coach, one of the best in the world, and I have great respect for him," said Parreira.

The match will be a test for Ronaldo, top scorer at the 2002 World Cup with eight goals.

The Brazil striker had a dismal game against Croatia, adding to the speculation over his weight and fitness.

Parreira has confirmed Ronaldo will start against Australia and says he is prepared to gamble on the Real Madrid striker.

But critics are wondering how long the coach's patience will last.

Teams

BRAZIL: (4-4-2)
1-Dida; 2-Cafu, 3-Lucio, 4-Juan, 6-Roberto Carlos; 5-Emerson, 11-Ze Roberto, 8-Kaka, 10-Ronaldinho; 9-Ronaldo, 7-Adriano

AUSTRALIA: (4-5-1)
1-Mark Schwarzer; 7-Brett Emerton, 2-Lucas Neill, 6-Tony Popovic, 14-Scott Chipperfield; 8-Josip Skoko, 5-Jason Culina, 20-Luke Wilkshire, 23-Marco Bresciano, 10-Harry Kewell; 9-Mark Viduka.