For the third time in five years, Palestine face a win-and-in scenario

Will third time be the charm for Al-Fida'i? A spot in the knockout rounds of the AFC Asian Cup is theirs for the taking.

Football is a funny game. Fans have an ever increasing list of demands. Managers are asked to win and when victories are delived in a utilitarian style they are then asked to entertain in a flashy style. Players can go from being glorified to villified in an instant. It is a fickle business.