Vidmar the man behind ‘Roos set-piece magic
AURELIO Vidmar is a reluctant hero but the Socceroos’ eight goals from set pieces at the Asian Cup had his rubber stamp all over it.
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Kruse to go under knife, Jedinak sidelined
ROBBIE Kruse will undergo surgery on his injured ankle in the coming days, while skipper Mile Jedinak is a week-to-week proposition for Crystal Palace.
Mile spreads Asian Cup gospel at Palace
MILE Jedinak wasn’t fit to play for Crystal Palace but he used his captain’s column in the club’s matchday program to reflect on the Asian Cup.
Vidmar hoping to spread Asian Cup bond
OLYROOS coach Aurelio Vidmar is hoping Australia’s Asian Cup spirit will carry over to the nation’s Olympic Games qualification campaign next month.
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Hero ball boy the toast of China
THE 12-year-old ball boy who told the China goalkeeper which way to go to save a penalty has made his mark on the Asian Cup hopefuls.
Kasim quality rewards relieved Iraq
IRAQ’S bid to regain the Asian Cup has started on a winning but hardly convincing note, relying on a deflected goal to beat Jordan 1-0 at Brisbane Stadium.
Up for the Cup: Japan cruise, Iraq win ugly
UP for the Cup: Japan didn’t have to get out of second gear to thump Palestine, Iraq did it tough against Jordan and Cahill warns of complacency.
‘It was a top start but we need to lift again’
TIM Cahill has scored three times against Oman but Australia’s captain-for-a-night is concentrating only on the win that will assure a place in the next round.
Postecoglou promises no end to attack
THERE will be no holding back, no sitting on a lead, no getting the job done. Ange Postecoglou will only send his players out to play one way.
Socceroos can win title but Oman up for battle
OMAN coach Paul Le Guen insists the Socceroos won’t be weakened by the loss of their captain Mile Jedinak for Tuesday night’s match at Stadium Australia.
Cahill has tested Al-Habsi more than most
HE has stared down Robin Van Persie, Carlos Tevez and Mikel Arteta from the spot, which is why Ali Al-Habsi is seen as one of the toughest goalkeepers to beat.
Japan cruise past Palestine
DEFENDING champions Japan thrashed Palestine 4-0 in their Asian Cup opener on Monday, giving them the perfect start in their quest for a fifth title.
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