How Arnold’s key Asian Cup plan unravelled
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold was banking on the creativity of two key players in the United Arab Emirates, only for injuries to cruel his attacking blueprint.
Asian Cup
Palestine expects Socceroos to be switched on
Palestine might have claimed its first point in Asian Cup history against Syria with a goalless draw, but know the rebounding reigning champion Australia will be a different proposition.
Arnie’s fighting challenge to Socceroos
Faced with another Asian Cup banana skin following their 1-0 capitulation to Jordan, Graham Arnold has demanded a reaction from his Socceroos against another minnow in Palestine.
Rogic, Nabbout hand Socceroos timely boost
Tom Rogic looks all clear to play in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup clash with Palestine on Friday, and the good news doesn’t stop there with Andrew Nabbout putting himself in selection contention.
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Iran boss Queiroz knows what’s at stake
CARLOS Queiroz has been lauded as Iran’s mastermind but he knows how big the job is against Iraq on Friday night.
Iraq coach calls for Iran fans segregation
IRAQ coach Rahdi Swadi says Iraqi and Iran fans should be segregated as the rivals meet in a do-or-die clash at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.
Socceroos v China: Team Dragon profile
IT is only a matter of hours until the Socceroos take on China in the Asian Cup quarter-final. here’s what you need to know about our opponents.
Ange ready to switch to World Cup mode
BACKED by a five-year contract, Ange Postecoglou has had an eye on Russia 2018 for some time. The minute the Asian Cup is over, the preparations begin.
The truth about Chinese football
AHEAD of the crucial Asian Cup quarter-final against the Socceroos tonight, we reveal why China is more motivated than you could possibly believe.
‘People don’t understand how good Iran is’
FORMER Adelaide United defender Iain Fyfe says Iran will win the Asian Cup if they can overcome emotion and beat fierce rival Iraq in the quarter final.
Socceroos v China: the five key factors
BEFORE the much hyped potential clash with Japan comes a make or break quarter with China tonight. Here’s five crucial factors to influence the match.
Fan base helps put tournament in the black
ASIAN Cup organisers hope a run to the final by the Socceroos will allow them to surge past 600,000 spectators for the tournament.
Son shakes off fever to face Uzbekistan
SOUTH Korea coach Uli Stielike says the inclusion of Son Heung-min for Thursday night’s quarter-final against Uzbekistan will give his side added impetus in attack.
Uzbekistan hope some inside knowledge pays off
UZBEKISTAN will be hoping Server Djeparov’s knowledge of South Korean football could be just as valuable as his undoubted on-field talents.
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