Unfortunatley for Rospigliosi he not only saw Peru lose 1-0 to Demark but he also missed his country’s second game defeat against France while he was in transit back to Australia.

After all the cost and the time travelling to and from Russia, Rospigliosi doesn’t care if his team won or lost, the passionate fan was just happy to be there.

“I would have done it not just for one game but half a game!” he said.

“There is nothing that can pay for that kind of thing, the way the crowd were and the Russians as well.

“One of our players Jefferson Farfan plays for the Russian League champions and every time they walked past us they yelled, ‘Farfan, Farfan, Lokomotiv Moscow, Lokomotiv’ and  they were taking photos with us and we were all chanting ‘Russia, Russia.’

“It was a ball. I just can’t describe the feeling it was amazing. It was definitely worth it.”

Ahead of Peru’s final group game against Socceroos Rospigliosi warned Australian fans that the South Americans will not be easy beats despite having no chance to progress out of the group.

“For Peru it’s important to win to give back to the fans, it has that pride thing, it has to win,” he said.

“Peru has got a very good team, they are more skilful and they treat the ball better. Australia is physically strong and very hard to beat especially in the air but it’s about the pride of winning the game.

“I’m pretty sure Australia can win but on paper Peru should win.

“But for me personally, I’ve been living in Australia since 1997 and I want the Socceroos to win.

“My heart says Peru but I also support the country that has given me a place to live and I believe they can go through.”