Socceroos star Mooy out of Asian Cup
Australia will have to defend their Asian Cup title without star midfielder Aaron Mooy – though coach Graham Arnold has had some good news about another injured star.
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Asian Cup nightmare for Socceroos
Socceroos staff are anxiously awaiting news on Mat Leckie’s untimely injury, with early signs indicating yet another central Asian Cup figure is in significant doubt.
Kossie: Asian Cup defence will be ultimate test
As holders of the Asian Cup, the pressure is on the Socceroos. It will be a much tougher assignment than in 2015 when Australia won it on home soil, especially in the Middle East.
Socceroos Asian Cup squad: Mooy in, big names dropped
A host of Graham Arnold’s squad for the Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas in a bid to win the clubs support for the national team. Meanwhile Aaron Mooy is in despite his injury.
Roos regular on the chopping block as squad showdown looms
The auditions are over and the stage is set, Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for the 2019 Asian Cup is beginning to take shape — but who will be lucky enough to board the plane come January?
Victory eyes dream Honda-Berisha clash
Melbourne Victory officials are eagerly awaiting the club’s Asian Champions League draw, knowing the potential match-up could deliver a bumper payday for the A-League power.
Maclaren, Goodwin get Socceroos call-up
GRAHAM Arnold has hinted Craig Goodwin is in the frame to make the Socceroos squad proper for this month’s second home friendly against Lebanon.
South Korea to play Uzbeks in Brisbane
SOUTH Korea will extend its upcoming stay in Brisbane to play Uzbekistan at Ballymore on November 20, three days after the friendly against the Socceroos.
Arzani to see specialist after likely ACL tear
EMERGING star Daniel Arzani’s worst fears are set to be confirmed, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers revealing the Socceroos young gun has likely torn his ACL after badly twisting his knee. He will see a knee specialist in Europe next week.
Brave Scotland move gives Ben Socceroos boost
FORMER Adelaide United defender Ben Garuccio took just seven matches at his new Scottish club Heart of Midlothian to catch the eye of Socceroos boss Graham Arnold.
Arnie: We have the players, just need some belief
NEW Socceroos coach Graham Arnold paid tribute to Australia for giving a ‘good account’ of themselves in Russia, but also expected better things to come now that he is in charge.
Kerr: ‘We were the better team’
AUSTRALIA’S No. 1 striker Sam Kerr wasn’t visibly upset after Japan shocked the Matildas to win the Asian Cup, she was angry, and this is why.
Hosting World Cup could hinge on Asian Cup win
THE Matildas will be carrying the weight of convincing FIFA and the federal and state governments Australia is worthy of hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
Matildas survive almighty Asian Cup scare
AUSTRALIA was just four minutes from a major international disaster until stopper Alanna Kennedy saved the Matildas from a premature exit at the AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.
Why Kerr’s mum missed epic penalty shootout
WHEN Sam Kerr was told her mum Roxanne disappeared and didn’t watch her score the winning penalty in a super tense semi-final win over Thailand, she just smirked.
Matildas road to AFC Asian Cup final
THE Matildas are in Jordan for their most important tournament of the year. SWOOP’s guide to the Asian Cup, Australia’s passport to the women’s World Cup.
Matildas’ worst trait rears its ugly head
IF the Matildas go on to win the AFC Asian Cup they will look back and see the match against Thailand as the biggest lesson they have learnt on the way to becoming No.1 in Asia.
‘Worst performance I’ve been involved in’
ALANNA Kennedy’s last-gasp heroics failed to paper over the Matildas poor Asian Cup semi-final performance against Thailand.
Victory kids to face incredible Hulk
MELBOURNE Victory will unleash their pack of youths in Wednesday night’s Asian Champions League clash with Shanghai SIPG. And they’ll have to overcome one of the game’s brightest talents.
Stajcic: Lack of danger a concern for Matildas
THE Matildas smacking Thailand 5-0 last month isn’t a good gauge for the AFC Asian Cup semi final on Wednesday says coach Alen Stajcic.
Kyah Simon: Hunters become the hunted
AS a team we celebrated qualifying for next year’s World Cup with a swim in the Dead Sea but now it’s back to business because the job here in Amman is only half done, writes Kyah Simon.
Stajcic defends shut down — players got result
MATILDAS coach Alen Stajcic was angered by suggestions anti-football reared its ugly head during the Australia and Japan AFC women’s Asian Cup clash in Amman.
Chidiac’s Matildas rise a positive for SA soccer
Alex Chidiac won her place in the squad against all odds after Adelaide United ‘won’ the wooden spoon at the end of the 2017/18 season for the sixth time in 10 W-League campaigns.
Matildas to prey on Japan’s fear of failure
MATILDAS attacking midfielder Katrina Gorry says the Japanese fear of failure is a trump card Australia must play on before the do-or-die AFC Asian Cup clash in Amman on Friday.
Matildas need more ‘mongrel’ in Asian Cup
MATILDAS boss Alen Stajcic believes the mongrel in Australia’s DNA which saw national teams punch well above their weight in the past will see off Japan on Friday.
Super subs excel for Socceroos
ANGE Postecoglou has long demanded his substitutes make an impact, and they most certainly did on the grandest stage.
The moment Ange inspired his troops
IT was the moment for which coaches can scarcely prepare, bringing their team together seconds after it has suffered an equaliser that feels like a mortal blow.
Luongo grabs his chance to shine
JUST eight months ago he was a surprise inclusion in Australia’s World Cup squad. Now Massimo Luongo has been named the Asian Cup’s Most Valuable Player.
Victory soothes sore Franjic
STARTING the Asian Cup final under an injury cloud, gutsy right-back Ivan Franjic conceded he didn’t expect to last 74 minutes on Saturday.
Nation basks in Socceroos’ glory
IT was the kind of rousing reception normally unseen in Australia until later in the calendar year. For soccer chiefs it was as much a sign that the world game was now as deeply entrenched in Australia as AFL footy.
Why last night was so special
WE ARE officially the champions of Asia. But that’s not what made Australia’s victory against South Korea as special as it is.
Tired Socceroos front up to reward loyal fans
HUNDREDS of jubilant Socceroos fans celebrated with the newly-crowned Asian champions at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney on Sunday morning.
Video: Socceroos crowned kings of Asia
THE Socceroos are the champions of Asia, goals to Massimo Luongo and James Troisi sealing a famous extra time victory against Korea Republic in Sydney.
‘Aussies can take on the world’
AFTER a heroic win in last night’s Asian Cup final, Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes his side is destined for greater things.
Roos courage prevails as Sydney delivers
AS the sun dropped towards the horizon beyond ANZ Stadium, the sense grew of history waiting to be written.
No Cahill heroics for Roos this time
HE loves the big occasions, but for once Tim Cahill didn’t find himself on the scoresheet in one as the Socceroos were crowned kings of Asia.
Socceroos make history in final thriller
THE Socceroos are the champions of Asia, James Troisi’s extra time goal securing a thrilling victory over Korea Republic. Re-live the action.
Young Roos show courage on biggest stage
ANY concerns of stage-fright were banished by the young Socceroos, who overcame key injuries and late heartbreak to claim the Asian Cup in glorious fashion.
Socceroos Asian Cup final player ratings
THERE were no shortage of heroes for the Socceroos – who sealed the title of Asian Cup champions – but who shone brightest. Find out in our Player Ratings.
Video: the key moments in Roos triumph
VIDEO: look back at the vital moments that delivered Australia the country’s first major international trophy on a pulsating night of action.
Video: celebrate an epic night in Oz sport
SIT back and watch as Australia celebrate a momentous achievement in sporting history and enjoy the best pictures from a cracking night.
Ange expected drama, but never lost faith
ANGE Postecoglou said he never lost faith in his side, despite South Korea temporarily looking like spoiling the Socceroos’ Asian Cup party in the final.
Reaction: we knew we had more legs
MASSIMO Luongo says Australia knew they had the legs to run over South Korea in extra-time. WATCH the reaction of all the Socceroos big guns.
Kossie: kids now have new Roo heroes
THE Socceroos’ Asian Cup campaign has given birth to a new generation of heroes for Australian kids to emulate.
A-League to build on Asian Cup interest
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip hopes the success of January’s Asian Cup translates in to greater interest in the returning A-League.
Unlikely story of the Socceroo and the prince
A FRIENDSHIP between a Malaysian prince and a Socceroo is one of the Asian Cup’s most unlikely, but underlines Australia’s deep roots in the Confederation.
Super Son is ‘biggest superstar now in Asia’
HE may pale in comparison to recently toured Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones, but in South Korea Son Heung-Min sits comfortably with any rock star.
Asian Cup just start of Ange’s grander scheme
ANGE Postecoglou said the Socceroos’ Asian Cup final will just be a staging post in their ongoing revolution. In other words, there is more to come.
Five things Roos must do to lift trophy
ONLY Korea Republic stands in the Socceroos’ way of lifting the Asian Cup trophy tonight. Here’s what Ange Postecoglou’s side must do to get the job done.
No pressure, Ange! Lowy says Australia expects
HE won’t be around to enforce it, but Frank Lowy has already set Ange Postecoglou a fresh target, after the Socceroos reached the final of the Asian Cup.
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