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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Australia holds up the Asian Cup and celebrate after winning the 2015 Asian Cup final match between Korea Republic and the Australian Socceroos at ANZ Stadium on January 31, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Cup triumph to boost Socceroos ranking

THE Socceroos could climb up to 47 spots on the controversial FIFA world rankings after their Asian Cup success.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Tomi Juric of Australia in action during the 2015 Asian Cup final match between Korea Republic and the Australian Socceroos at ANZ Stadium on January 31, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Super-fit Socceroos outlast opponents

WHEN the Asian Cup final went to extra time, there was no doubt among the Socceroos that they would triumph physically.

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Australia's Robbie Kruse is carried from the pitch after being injured during the Asian Cup Final between Australia and Korea Republic at Stadium Australia, Homebush. Picture: Toby Zerna

Shattered Kruse facing long lay-off

A HEARTBROKEN Robbie Kruse could miss the rest of the German season after scans confirmed that severely strained ligaments in his left ankle.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: James Troisi of Australia celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2015 Asian Cup final match between Korea Republic and the Australian Socceroos at ANZ Stadium on January 31, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Super subs excel for Socceroos

ANGE Postecoglou has long demanded his substitutes make an impact, and they most certainly did on the grandest stage.

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Australia's captain Mile Jedinak (R) injures his ankle against Kuwait as teammate Tim Cahill (L) looks on during the opening football match of the AFC Asian Cup in Melbourne on January 9, 2015. AFP PHOTO / William WEST --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Jedinak in doubt for Oman

CAPTAIN Mile Jedinak is Australia’s major injury concern heading in to Tuesday’s second group game against Oman at ANZ Stadium.

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Socceroo player Graham Arnold crying after losing. Soccer - Australia vs Iran World Cup qualifying match at the MCG 29 Nov 1997.

Iran hoping history repeats, 17 years on

ON Sunday Iran will play in Melbourne for the first time since that infamous 1997 World Cup playoff against the Socceroos.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Ivan Franjic and Matthew Spiranovic of Australia celebrate after Australia defeated Kuwait during the 2015 Asian Cup match between the Australian Socceroos and Kuwait at AAMI Park on January 9, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Early goal gave Spira Chile flashbacks

Defender Matthew Spiranovic admitted to Chile flashbacks, but Tim Cahill was proud of his young teammates’ stunning reaction against Kuwait.

South Korea's Cho Young Cheol, left, celebrates with teammate Lee Chung Yong after scoring a goal during the first round soccer match of the AFC Asia Cup between Korea and Oman in Canberra, Australia, Saturday, January 10, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Taylor)

South Korea send Socceroos warning

KOREA Republic issued its Group A adversaries a timely Asian Cup warning after taming Oman 1-0 on a wet Canberra Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

OSAKA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18: Mat Ryan of Australia keeps the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and Australia at Nagai Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Kaz Photography/Getty Images)

Stunning stop gives Ryan heart

SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mathew Ryan admits even he was surprised with the fingertip save that preserved Australia’s two-goal lead over Kuwait.

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AnalysisAsian Cup

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Nathan Burns of Australia celebrates after Australia defeated Kuwait during the 2015 Asian Cup match between the Australian Socceroos and Kuwait at AAMI Park on January 9, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Expect new Roos to face Oman

ANALYSIS: The Socceroos may have kicked off their Asian Cup in style, but don’t be surprised if several changes are made for Tuesday night’s clash with Oman.

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Asian Cup: Socceroos v Kuwait at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Australia's James Troisi score's Australia's 4th goal. Melbourne. 9th January 2015. Picture: Colleen Petch.

Troisi: Get smart or be punished

JAMES Troisi admits the Socceroos must “play a bit smarter” after their commitment to attack nearly let Kuwait back into the Asian Cup opener.

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Massimo Luongo of Australia (L) fights for the ball with Sultan Alenezi of Kuwait during the first round Asian Cup football match between Australia and Kuwait in Melbourne on January 9, 2015. AFP PHOTO / MAL FAIRCLOUGH IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Cup show raises Luongo transfer interest

MASSIMO Luongo’s English club is faced with an agonising call on whether to cash in on their talented young star or hang on in search of promotion.

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