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Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the AFC Asian Cup group F soccer match between Japan and Uzbekistan at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Socceroos to face Uzbekistan, avoid Japan clash

Needing a win to top Group F and avoid a knockout clash with Australia, four-time Asian champions Japan came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 2-1.

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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 young guns can put name in lights

They’re in the shop window, and assistant Socceroos coach Rene Muelensteen predicts a new generation of stars could earn big club moves off the back of strong Asian Cup campaigns.

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Mabil has won the hearts of Australia.

Touching message behind star’s gesture

Getting sick of Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic? Here’s a rising young Aussie star with a mountain of class you can get behind.

Australia's midfielder Tomas Rogic, right, kicks his goal ball, 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)

Stars among our ranks, nemesis on the horizon: Takeaways from the win over Syria

The Socceroos secured progression to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup with a 3-2 win over Syria.Here are the five things we learned from that hard-fought victory in Al Ain!

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NEWS: Socceroos players celebrate after John Aloisi kicked winning penalty goal as Australia defeated Uruguay 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out at Tesltra Stadium, Olympic Park, Homebush in Sydney to qualify for 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Video: could Saturday be our greatest day?

LIFTING the Asian Cup would be one of the Socceroos greatest achievements, but where would it rank? This spine-tingling video will get you in the mood.

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Australia's coach Holger Osieck shouts instructions to his team during the 2011 Asian Cup final football match between Australia and Japan at Khalifa Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha on January 29, 2011. AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR

Cahill relives Holger’s banged-up 2011 model

SPORTS science was a dirty term in the Holger Osieck era and no game summed up the archaic training methods than the 2011 Asian Cup final.

CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 23: Head coach Ange Postecoglou of Australia looks on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Play it like Spain: Ange’s Brazil clarion call

AHEAD of Saturday’s Asian Cup final, Adam Peacock recounts in his World Cup ebook Beautiful Chaos some prophetic words from Ange Postecoglou.

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Socceroos fans cheer on their team during the Asian Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Socceroos and the United Arab Emirates at Hunter Stadium on January 27, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Please Socceroos, don’t break our hearts

THE Socceroos keep doing this to us. Every couple of years they leap to the forefront of our sporting consciousness and ignite a patriotic fervour unlike no other Australian team.

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MAY 02: Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain poses after he was elected as the 11th President of the Asian Football Confederation during the 2013 AFC Congress at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on May 2, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Stanley Chou/Getty Images)

AFC slams claims Australia to be kicked out

A SHOCKED Asian football chief has savaged claims on the eve of the Asian Cup final that the Confederation wants to expel Australia.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Massimo Luongo of Australia heads the ball during the Asian Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Socceroos and the United Arab Emirates at Hunter Stadium on January 27, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Ange’s regeneration project reaps dividends

FIFTEEN month ago Robbie Kruse was the second youngest starter. Now his current sleeping arrangements best illustrate the radical pace of Socceroos regeneration.

Matt Ryan after speaking to the media at The Shangri-La Hotel , Sydney.Picture Gregg Porteous

Ryan picks Casillas, Vukovic as inspirations

IKER Casillas and Danny Vukovic make the unlikely pairing who inspired Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan to reach for the top of his profession.

South Korea's Son Heung Min reacts after missing a goal shot during the AFC Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between South Korea and Iraq in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Quentin Jones)

Youth, pace, depth: Sasa pumps up South Korea

SASA Ognenovski has seen first hand the technique and skill that makes South Korea such dangerous opponents for the Socceroos in the Asian Cup final.

Oz on cusp of historic ACL, Asia Cup double

Oz on cusp of historic ACL, Asia Cup double

ALMOST 10 years since FIFA endorsed the move from Oceania to Asia, Australia could be the first to simultaneously hold the ACL, Asian Cup trophies.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: James Troisi of Australia acknowledges the crowd after Australia won the 2015 Asian Cup match between the Australian Socceroos and Kuwait at AAMI Park on January 9, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Troisi open to Victory return

SOCCEROOS attacking midfielder James Troisi says his 2013 switch to Melbourne Victory revitalised his career.

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