Shenaishil optimistic despite Kasim absence

Kasim will sit out Monday's match in Sydney after picking up his second yellow card of the competition during Iraq's dramatic last-eight victory over neighbours Iran.

While Shenaishil concedes it is a blow to lose the Swindon Town midfielder, he remains optimistic.

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