Matildas’ anger has coach happy
Conceding a goal at the Asian Cup has left the Matildas in an angry mood, and that pleases coach Tony Gustavsson.
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Superstar Sam steps up in Asian Cup slugfest
It wasn’t a blowout like the 18-0 opener but Matildas star Sam Kerr stepped up when needed at the Asian Cup.
Goal scoring GOAT: Kerr claims Cahill’s scalp
Australia’s best-ever football player just became its greatest goalscorer, Sam Kerr piling on five goals to pass Tim Cahill in a ridiculous Asian Cup rout.
‘Bit rusty’: Kerr reveals pre-game illness
Sam Kerr was ill all week and couldn’t find the goal that would equal an international scoring record but has bigger team ambitions.
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‘It’s dangerous to talk like this’: Jordan boss blasts Socceroos’ pre-game hype
The Socceroos’ big talk of victory in the build up to their Asian Cup opener against Jordan was “dangerous”, according to their coach Vital Borkelmans.
Hosts UAE snatch disputed late draw in Cup opener
United Arab Emirates survived a scare to salvage a controversial 1-1 draw in their Asian Cup curtain-raiser against Bahrain as substitute Ahmed Khalil smashed home a late penalty.
Aussies humiliated in Asian Cup disaster
Australia came into the Asian Cup as one of the favourites but a stunning header has given the Socceroos the worst possible start.
Arnold addresses Degenek Saudi speculation
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has reminded Milos Degenek what a fantastic six months he’s had with Red Star Belgrade, as the defender ponders a big-money move to the Middle East.
Socceroos bracing for chilly reception
The 2019 Asian Cup is shaping as a starkly different environment for the Socceroos than 2015, when they fed off home support on their way to triumph, but Graham Arnold insists his team are ready for the challenge.
Crippling curse may haunt Socceroos
The Socceroos have a fresh mindset under new coach Graham Arnold despite a horror preparation for their Asian Cup defence.
It’s not arrogance, it’s belief: Roos ready for opener
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his side ‘has the utmost belief and confidence in what we do’ as their first match at the 2019 Asian Cup against Jordan looms large. But his choice of words is not to everyone’s taste.
Socceroos’ hard road to 2015 glory
Ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup, the Socceroos were ranked 100th in the world and had won just one of 11 games. But resilience built before the tournament and momentum during it saw them pull off a historic victory.
Nabbout: ‘I’ve always had that goal’
Little more than two years ago, when he was let go by Melbourne Victory and then forced out of a politically fickle Malaysian side, Andrew Nabbout never stopped trying to revive his stagnating football career.
Slater: Injury crisis puts focus on Roos rookies
Injuries to key Socceros will open the door for two players in particular to make an impact at the Asian Cup, writes Robbie Slater.
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