WATCH: Goalkeeper’s moment of madness costs Asian Cup minnows
Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash looked confident as he commanded his area during a Chinese corner — but as the ball was swung in he had a nightmare moment to forget.
Asian Cup
Arnold’s option to unlock Palestine defence
After a disinterested display from Tom Rogic, Socceroos midfielders Jackson Irvine and Chris Ikonomides are pushing for a start in Australia’s second group outing against Palestine.
Skipper vows Socceroos will bounce back
It’s the wake-up call the Socceroos admit they needed, but both coach and players insist their shock capitulation to Jordan has not stripped them of belief they can go deep into the Asian Cup.
Luckless striker will find form for Socceroos
Jamie Maclaren’s Hibernian teammates believe it’s only a matter of time before the floodgates open as his wait for a maiden international goal continues.
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Up for the Cup: Roos rivals are ready
AUSTRALIA’S quarterfinal rivals China maintain their unbeaten record while Uzbekistan’s White Wolves claim a spot in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Cazorla, Giroud dent City’s title dreams
ARSENAL finally prove their worth against a top side as Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud score to dent Manchester City’s title dreams.
Organised China finish DPR Korea
CHINA saw off DPR Korea in an entertaining game in Canberra that will give the Socceroos plenty to think about before their quarter-final.
China coach Perrin joins pitch critics
CHINA coach Alain Perrin says Suncorp Stadium’s shabby pitch may ruin the Asian Cup quarterfinal spectacle when it faces the Socceroos on Thursday.
Suncorp pitch gets emergency repairs
SECTIONS of the Suncorp Stadium pitch will be re-laid as part of continuing efforts to improve the much-maligned playing surface during the Asian Cup.
Uzbekistan send Saudi Arabia packing
UZBEKISTAN knock Saudi Arabia out of the Asian Cup, a 3-1 win for the White Wolves setting up a quarterfinal date with Korea Republic.
Fined Queiroz bites tongue on dodgy pitch
STUNG by a $3000 fine, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz was reluctant to take a swipe at the Suncorp Stadium pitch ahead of his side’s Asian Cup clash with UAE.
Cahill: ‘We’re going to get in their faces’
THE Socceroos plan to intimidate China in the same way Tim Cahill claimed his side frightened South Korea.
Spira’s pain is Wilko’s gain for ‘Roos
THE Asian Cup chance that Alex Wilkinson has been craving for has arrived, but not in the manner the former Mariners skipper would have liked.
Socceroos brought down by South Korea
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou has bristled at suggestions tinkering with his line-up cost Australia top spot in its group after losing to South Korea.
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