San Pedro Sula: The brave face of the Hondurans is verging on the point of arrogance ahead of their clash against Australia after one of their most distinguished players issued a condescending report on the Socceroos while local papers published the team's hotel location, travelling party details and training schedule.

The local reception in Honduras for the World Cup qualifying play-off against Australia has been one of drumming-up encouragement for "Los Catrachos" but their bid to gather support is coming at the cost of respect for the Socceroos, and potentially the security of the team.

"Australia is a strong team but with a simple philosophy" David Suazo. Credit:Mike Egerton

Arguably the most recognisable player in Honduran history has described the Australian style of play as "simple", suggesting it is reflective of a country that has no football history. Former Inter Milan, Benfica and Cagliari forward, David Suazo admitted Australia are a strong team, but made no secret of his low opinion of their style of play and quality as a football country.

Suazo spent 12 seasons in Italy between 1999 and 2012 - most of which in the Serie A - and would have regularly played against the likes of former Socceroos' Mark Bresciano, Vince Grella and Zeljko Kalac. In an interview with local newspaper La Prensa, Suazo issued a backhanded compliment of Australian football and held little concern of their threat against Honduras.