Socceroos win in ‘perfect’ Asian Cup preparation
The Socceroos have emerged unscathed and with a win in their final match before the start of the Asian Cup.
The Socceroos have emerged unscathed and with a win in their final match before the start of the Asian Cup.
A versatile Socceroo’s club teammate says he is ready to play in the Asian Cup after arriving in camp under an injury cloud.
A facial injury hasn’t impacted the Socceroos captain’s availability for the Asian Cup, with a red-hot goalscorer also earning a recall.
Despite having only recently returned to international football, one Socceroo has decided that his international journey is over.
One of Australia’s most experienced forwards is shaping as one of five potential changes for Saturday morning’s (EDT) Asian Cup semi-final push – and coach Graham Arnold is delighted.
Socceroos captain Mark Milligan is eager to utilise conditions less susceptible to a ‘game of basketball’ against the United Arab Emirates in the hunt for an Asian Cup semi-final spot.
He sealed his comeback with the decisive spot-kick, and Mathew Leckie could not be more glad to be back on the park after a frustrating period where his Asian Cup participation was in massive doubt.
The Socceroos will be without Tom Rogic, the key to their attack, for their Asian Cup quarter-final against UAE. But coach Graham Arnold has plenty of faith in any potential replacements.
A controversial refereeing call that was labelled an “absolute joke” has left Australia without its best player for the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Graham Arnold has rejected suggestions Australia’s next Asian Cup opponent, United Arab Emirates, have been handed the method to tame the Soccerroos.
Mat Ryan was a young boy sitting in the stands when Mark Schwarzer made a save that sent us to a World Cup. Today it was his turn.
Goalkeeper Mat Ryan’s two spectacular penalty saves against Uzbekistan have sent Australia through to the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
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