Injured Sydney FC gun misses Olyroos flight
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Asian Cup
Will ex-Adelaide forward’s doping ban be reduced?
A former Adelaide United striker may be about to have his doping ban cut, while Aurelio Vidmar is set to return to coaching and a frozen out Red pushes his case for a recall, in this week’s 90 Minutes column.
Harry’s A-game earns Aussie call-up
He was excited when promoted to Sydney FC’s A-League squad. But now Harry Van der Saag is in China and over the moon about where his football is taking him.
SA great recalls pain of Matildas’ last Adelaide visit
She carried a broken nose and fractured wrist throughout the tournament, but SA great Di Alagich says memories of the Matildas’ last visit to Adelaide – the 2006 Asian Cup – are more painful.
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Hairy start a blessing for Grant
Socceroos defender Rhyan Grant found the good in his whirlwind competitive international debut in Australia’s defeat to Jordan admitting he didn’t have time to be nervous.
Calm Socceroos sticking to what they know best
The Socceroos won’t change their game plan against Palestine at the Asian Cup on Friday night (EDT), insisting there’s no reason to panic in the face of another plucky counter-attacking minnow.
Iraq’s dramatic win, Saudis thump North Korea
Saudi Arabia laid down a marker as they ruthlessly dismissed North Korea at the Asian Cup, while Iraq overcame stage fright to edge past Vietnam. WATCH THE GOALS!
Socceroos injury crisis shows no signs of easing
Graham Arnold’s concerns continue to grow as Andrew Nabbout and Josh Risdon join broken hand victim Tom Rogic as major doubts for the Socceroos’ crunch Asian Cup clash with Palestine.
Socceroos injury curse strikes again
The first game of Australia’s Asian Cup defence didn’t go to plan but the crisis has worsened ahead of Friday’s key clash with Palestine.
Socceroos face nervous wait as injury strikes again
Australia’s Asian Cup campaign has suffered yet another injury blow with Tom Rogic breaking a bone in his hand during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Jordan.
Painful truth to Rogic’s uninspired form
Tom Rogic endured an uninfluential 90-minute shift as Australia’s Asian Cup defence got off to a nightmare start. But it’s since emerged the Celtic playmaker had a valid and painful reason for his poor performance.
Every Asian Cup goal: Favourites flex muscles, shocking GK howler
Asian Cup wrap: Iran put on a flawless display as Yemen fell victim to their champagne football, while fellow tournament favourites South Korea only managed to put one past Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Philippines.
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