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!
Asian Cup
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.
WATCH: Goalkeeper’s moment of madness costs Asian Cup minnows
Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash looked confident as he commanded his area during a Chinese corner — but as the ball was swung in he had a nightmare moment to forget.
Arnold’s option to unlock Palestine defence
After a disinterested display from Tom Rogic, Socceroos midfielders Jackson Irvine and Chris Ikonomides are pushing for a start in Australia’s second group outing against Palestine.
Skipper vows Socceroos will bounce back
It’s the wake-up call the Socceroos admit they needed, but both coach and players insist their shock capitulation to Jordan has not stripped them of belief they can go deep into the Asian Cup.
Luckless striker will find form for Socceroos
Jamie Maclaren’s Hibernian teammates believe it’s only a matter of time before the floodgates open as his wait for a maiden international goal continues.
‘It’s belief’: Roos boss hits back at ‘arrogance’ claims after Asian Cup slip-up
Graham Arnold denied treating Jordan with “arrogance” after the Asian Cup champions came unstuck in a horror start to their title defence.
Star under pressure, hostile receptions: Takeaways from the Socceroos’ loss
The Socceroos’ Asian Cup title defence got off to a rocky start, and the cracks in Graham Arnold’s new-look side are beginning to show. Here are five takeaways from their 1-0 loss to Jordan!
Every Asian Cup goal: India break 55-year duck, bullet header beats Roos
Asian Cup wrap: The Socceroos’ Cup defence got off to a shaky start, while India broke a 55-year tournament duck as they thrashed Thailand.
Jordan delight as Arnie message gets lost in translation
Triumphant Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans contends the Socceroos underestimated their lowest-ranked Asian Cup opponents and approached the match with a ‘dangerous’ confidence.
‘It’s dangerous to talk like this’: Jordan boss blasts Socceroos’ pre-game hype
The Socceroos’ big talk of victory in the build up to their Asian Cup opener against Jordan was “dangerous”, according to their coach Vital Borkelmans.
Hosts UAE snatch disputed late draw in Cup opener
United Arab Emirates survived a scare to salvage a controversial 1-1 draw in their Asian Cup curtain-raiser against Bahrain as substitute Ahmed Khalil smashed home a late penalty.
Aussies humiliated in Asian Cup disaster
Australia came into the Asian Cup as one of the favourites but a stunning header has given the Socceroos the worst possible start.
Arnold addresses Degenek Saudi speculation
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has reminded Milos Degenek what a fantastic six months he’s had with Red Star Belgrade, as the defender ponders a big-money move to the Middle East.
Socceroos bracing for chilly reception
The 2019 Asian Cup is shaping as a starkly different environment for the Socceroos than 2015, when they fed off home support on their way to triumph, but Graham Arnold insists his team are ready for the challenge.
Crippling curse may haunt Socceroos
The Socceroos have a fresh mindset under new coach Graham Arnold despite a horror preparation for their Asian Cup defence.
It’s not arrogance, it’s belief: Roos ready for opener
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his side ‘has the utmost belief and confidence in what we do’ as their first match at the 2019 Asian Cup against Jordan looms large. But his choice of words is not to everyone’s taste.
Socceroos’ hard road to 2015 glory
Ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup, the Socceroos were ranked 100th in the world and had won just one of 11 games. But resilience built before the tournament and momentum during it saw them pull off a historic victory.
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.
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.
Matildas not worried about anyone else
MATILDAS attacker Kyah Simon says knowing how many goals Australia needed to leapfrog Japan to top Group B had no bearing on their 8-0 rout of Vietnam.
Matildas make Asian Cup statement
IT took a super hot Matildas just 44 minutes Wednesday to put reigning AFC Asian Cup titleholder Japan in serious jeopardy of relinquishing its 2014 crown.
Stajcic refuses to get sour over draw
MATILDAS coach Alen Stajcic has been dealt a lemon in the AFC Asian Cup draw but he chooses to overcome the lopsided scenario on the pitch with results rather than words.
Simon says: Matildas a serious Asian Cup threat
KYAH Simon was a wide-eyed 19-year-old when she was part of the Matildas side that won the 2010 Asian Cup. She knows how significant that win was and wants the Aussies to taste the ultimate success again in Jordan.
Matildas setting Australian soccer’s template
Her willingness to push the Matildas agenda so far removed from today’s squad that are favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup in Jordan starting this weekend.
Crunch time for Victory’s Asian ambitions
MELBOURNE Victory’s Asian Champions League away clash with Ulsan Hyundai is one of the most momentous games in the history of Australia’s biggest soccer club.
Matildas primed for Asian Cup success
Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has appointed five captains on rotation that will have armband duties in internationals as part of the leadership group at the women’s AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.
Red Chidiac stars for Matildas
ADELAIDE United’s Alex Chidiac’s maiden goal for the Matildas saw her become the first ‘South Australian’ to score for the national team since 2008.
Matildas have new hunger ahead of Asian Cup
STAR striker Kyah Simons says the recent snapping of the Matildas eight game winning run has strengthened their resilience as the team amps up preparations for the crucial Asian Cup
Muscat’s vital message: ‘Push the tempo’
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat has vowed to push the tempo against Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday night — no matter what the risks are. But will the gamble pay off?
Melbourne set for A-League finals bonanza
THE RUN HOME: Melbourne is on track to host two A-League finals in the one weekend for the first time. MATT WINDLEY predicts how the remainder of the regular season might unfold — and what that means for City and Victory.
Sydney FC aiming to score big in Asia
FOR years it has been a financial blackhole for A-League clubs, but Sydney FC believe the Asian Champions League could help to drive growth in Australia as well as overseas.
South Melbourne friendly serves a timely reminder
FORMER National Soccer League power South Melbourne drew almost 2000 when they faced Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F last night. DAVID DAVUTOVIC asks: ‘Imagine they clashed in an official match?’
Safety-first as Aloisi leaves out Kristensen
THOMAS Kristensen has been left out of Brisbane’s AFC Champions League playoffs squad as Roar coach John Aloisi takes a safety-first approach with his Danish midfield enforcer.
Olyroos’ China campaign live on Fox Sports
THE A-League’s best young talent will be on show when the Olyroos take on Asia’s best at the AFC U23 Championship in China – and you can watch every minute live.
The hurdles complicating Socceroos search
FOOTBALL Federation boss David Gallop says choosing a successor to Ange Postecoglou will be broad and admits several factors will play a role in the decision.
Matildas to host Marta’s Brazil
FRIENDLIES might not be the most apt term for a series of upcoming matches between the Matildas and old football foes Brazil.
What AFL match in China?
THE blank faces perhaps told the entire story.Jiangsu Suning boss Choi Yong-soo and midfielder Xiaobin Zhang looked perplexed when asked if they would follow the first AFL clash for points in China on the weekend.
Every day could be my last, says Jiangsu boss
JIANGSU Suning’s under siege coach Choi Yong-soo says he treats every day like it’s his last in the job.
Garuccio in doubt for must-win clash
ADELAIDE United’s AFC Champions League chances could have suffered a setback after defender Ben Garuccio went down clutching his right ankle after a challenge at training on Thursday morning.
Will Diawara start for United?
ADELAIDE coach Guillermo Amor usually gives away a more than subtle hint if players will start, so what has he had to stay about Baba Diawara?
Victory vows to make life tough
KEVIN Muscat has promised that Jeonbuk Motors will be hit by a Melbourne Victory barrage in the opening stages of Tuesday night’s Asian Champions League clash at AAMI Park.
Victory’s ACL opponent a step ahead
JEONBUK Motors have had this weekend’s Korean league clash postponed to focus on Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
Fast start is Victory’s best bet
AHEAD of Melbourne Victory’s Asian Champions League opener on Wednesday night, Herald Sun football writers David Davutovic and Matt Windley discuss the big one.
Muscat makes a brave choice
MATTHIEU Delpierre’s shock Asian Champions League inclusion proves how seriously Melbourne Victory is taking the competition.
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