Time lapse immortalises Asian Cup epic
VIDEO: Re-live all the adrenalin-pumping action from the Socceroos’ historic Asian Cup victory over South Korea in under two minutes.
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Hill: Aussie football’s next big challenge
ARE we there yet? It’s the old question we ask on a long journey; while it’s tempting for football to say yes after the Asian Cup, it’s not just yet.
Roos win iconic like Olympic success
AUSTRALIA’S Asian Cup win in a major international sporting event being hosted on our shores, is an feat up there with the Sydney Olympics.
Family envisioned Troisi’s Asian Cup winner
MILLIONS of Australians were hoping for the goal James Troisi scored to secure the Asian Cup for the Socceroos, but his mum and dad almost knew it was coming.
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Iraq skipper could be set for A-League move
IRAQ skipper Younis Mahmoud has revealed he is considering a career in the A-League, with Sydney FC seemingly the frontrunners to snare his services.
Oman make habit of frustrating Socceroos
FOUR times the Socceroos faced Oman on the path to last year’s World Cup, and only one proved a comfortable experience – a 3-0 win in Sydney.
Oman coach almost landed Socceroos job
ANALYSIS: Oman coach Paul Le Guen is well-known at Australian football headquarters. He could have been Socceroos coach twice in the last four years.
Versatile Burns gives Ange plenty of options
NATHAN Burns is hopeful his effervescent cameo against Kuwait will earn him more game time in a Socceroos system for which his style could have been designed.
Milligan to get nod to fill Jedinak breach
MILE Jedinak’s injury opens the door for Mark Milligan, with the Melbourne Victory captain expected to replace Jedinak in Tuesday night’s clash with Oman.
Up For The Cup: UAE, Iran make big statements
UP FOR THE CUP: United Arab Emirates and Iran set a cracking pace in Group C as the Socceroos contemplate life without captain Mile Jedinak.
Brilliant Iran send ominous warning to rivals
IRAN has had a woeful Asian Cup preparation, but a 2-0 win over Bahrain at AAMI Park on Sunday night may have played them into form.
Suncorp gets green light after criticism
ASIAN Cup officials have deemed Suncorp Stadium’s much-maligned playing surface to be good enough for the tournament despite admitting its appearance isn’t ideal.
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