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AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15:  Chris Ikonomidis of Australia during the AFC Asian Cup Group B match between Australia and Syria at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on January 15, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Socceroos get close to next opponent

After surviving the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Socceroos had to negotiate more tricky terrain after a logistical quirk left them staying in the same hotel as their round-of-16 opponent.

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Australia's midfielder Awer Mabil, celebrates his opening goal during the AFC Asian Cup group B soccer match between Australia and Syria at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Awer Mabil has always been an inspiration

Ex-Adelaide United board member Ian Smith knew Awer Mabil was special the moment he heard the youngster’s bold vision. Now the Socceroos winger is helping refugees thrive while inspiring them with his Asian Cup heroics.

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