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.
Asian Cup
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.
Asian Cup preview: No easy ride for new-look Roos
The Socceroos head into their Asian Cup defence without Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak and missing four injured stars. Their task appears a mighty one but the new-look team is up for the challenge.
Huge FA Cup test await Aussies
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Ryan Williams after missing the final cut for the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad, the Rotherham United midfielder will enjoy a quality consolation prize.
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Up For The Cup: Sun shines; drug test stunner
UP FOR THE CUP: China continue Brisbane affinity as Socceroos eye either Uzbekistan or Saudi Arabia and Jordan star faces ban after botched drugs test.
China awakens! Team Dragon into final eight
CHINA have reached the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time since 2004, securing a quarter-final berth with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
‘I don’t mind playing second fiddle to Mile’
HIS performance would normally ensure him an automatic starting place, but Mark Milligan doesn’t mind playing “second fiddle” to skipper Mile Jedinak.
Saudi Arabia gifted win by naive North Korea
Saudi Arabia made a meal of a plucky North Korea, coming back from a goal down to win 4-1 in a hugely entertaining game at AAMI Park.
Socceroos may land Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan
AUSTRALIA is edging towards a quarter final showdown with either Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan after results plunged the two in to a head-to-head battle.
Davidson denies EPL hurt Roos career
JASON Davidson is adamant he made the right decision to move Premier League club WBA despite a lack of football that has hurt his Socceroos career.
Cup’s open arms and open goals
IN another context, many would have eyed the Saudi Arabia fan with suspicion. But his broad smile exuded the goodwill that has characterised the Asian Cup.
VIDEO: wildest of wild penalties
IT was an insane passage of play that saw two shots, a handball, a red card, a penalty and the ball hit both posts and the crossbar. WATCH IT NOW.
Bahrain need win to help coach stay in job
BAHRAIN’S Asian Cup hopes are destined to be either salvaged or destroyed when they face United Arab Emirates at Canberra Stadium on Thursday.
Start puts World Cup in perspective for McKay
IT’S the World Cup all over again for Brisbane Roar captain Matt McKay apart from one major difference — the Socceroos are winning.
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