South Korea full of ‘energy’ for battle with Socceroos
South Korea is set to provide the Socceroos with their toughest test to date at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
South Korea is set to provide the Socceroos with their toughest test to date at the Asian Cup in Qatar.
Tempers flared at the Asian Cup – where an extraordinary post-game press conference descended into chaos, with journalists angrily confronting the coach of defeated Iraq.
It wasn’t always easy, but a couple of late goals will help the Socceroos take momentum into the quarter-finals in a 4-0 over Indonesia.
As much as veteran winger Craig Goodwin wants his Socceroos starting spot back, he might have to settle for second-half cameos.
The Socceroos have work left to do against Uzbekistan if they are to top Group B at the Asian Cup.
The Socceroos made it two wins from as many matches at the Asian Cup but not before a second-half scare involving captain Mat Ryan.
Graham Arnold has accomplished the first step in Australia’s Asian Cup mission but the Socceroos coach must now confront a key dilemma, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Few shone in Australia’s win over Syria in their second game of the Asian Cup, but the Socceroos got the job done regardless. ERIN SMITH judges how all the players fared.
They again struggled in attack, but the Socceroos did enough to beat Syria and seal a berth in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.
Harry Souttar is a crucial part of Australia’s Asian Cup campaign, but his lack of football at club level remains a concern.
The Socceroos can seal a round-of-16 Asian Cup berth by beating Syria on Thursday night.
Socceroo Riley McGree has returned from injury with a new ‘outlook’ on his football career.
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