The Saudis, however, need a win to sew up the runner-up spot in this regional group advance to the next round after being held to a draw by Oman in their previous qualifier.

Our team had a week to prepare and will have to give off their best and stay focused if they have to progress further in this tournament.

I believe, that a good team is like a good student who prepares early before the final exam and does not wait until the last minute.

Had we prepared earlier, it would have been just the other way around. We do have a capable and good set of players backed by a good coach. I believe Frank Rijkaard is aware that in order for us to win and reach the second round, his team should be putting that extra effort, as the other teams being the best in Asia.

We cannot count on our glories, rather be very realistic and serious about winning. We have quite a long way to go before FIFA's 2018 World Cup, which will be held in Russia.