‘Perfect time’: Asian Cup glory beckons Socceroos
The only way is up for the Socceroos after an opening Asian Cup win for a squad better placed than ever to win the whole thing.
Asian Cup
Player ratings: Calm, cool Irvine and super sub save the day
The Socceroos were made to work for it in their Asian Cup opener by a gritty Indian side. Find out how all the players fared.
Slater: Missing piece blighting Socceroos’ Cup hopes
The Socceroos struggled to unlock a stubborn Indian defence. It could be an issue that haunts Graham Arnold’s men throughout the Asian Cup, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Arnold: Socceroos must improve
Graham Arnold will demand improvement from his Socceroos after a winning, but too often sluggish, start to their Asian Cup campaign.
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Why FFA Cup winners should score a ticket to Asia
Has the FFA Cup become a trophy without significance? As Adelaide prepares to defend its crown against Melbourne City on Wednesday, Val Migliaccio argues why the winner deserves a spot in the AFC Champions League.
Why aren’t the Socceroos playing?
Australia’s national teams are getting little exposure at the moment, with the spotlight rightfully on the Olyroos. But DAVID DAVUTOVIC writes after their Asian Cup exit, Australia’s “rest window” is puzzling.
Wounded Victory’s up and down ride
Melbourne Victory have returned from their Champions League clash in Japan with no points, but plenty of positives. And David Davutovic reports there will be changes ahead of their A-League clash with Brisbane.
Sick, sorry Victory plot grand rebound
It was a tough night for Melbourne Victory, in more ways than one. Striker Ola Toivonen was sick, while local megastar Keisuke Honda was sorry after his side’s ACL loss in Hiroshima.
Why Honda is on another level
As Melbourne Victory players’ eyes are opened by ‘Honda-mania’ in Japan, captain Carl Valeri says football fans should get used to Asian players becoming dominant world forces.
Club v country: Muscat’s swipe at Arnie
Kevin Muscat has taken a swipe at Olyroos boss Graham Arnold, with the frustrated Melbourne Victory coach saying the FFA has brought the A-League into “disrepute”.
Honda-hysteria: Rock-star appeal will shock Victory
Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat says some of players will be shocked by Keisuke Honda-hysteria ahead of his first club game in Japan for 12 years.
Victory’s delicate walk for ACL glory
Melbourne Victory starts its quest for Asian Champions League glory on Tuesday night. But first, there’s the matter of the Newcastle Jets, meaning Kevin Muscat has some tough calls ahead.
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