‘No fluency’: Socceroos top group but doubters remain
Australia have finished top of Group B despite a late goal to Uzbekistan holding the Aussies to a 1-1 draw. The performances in the group stage have been questioned by a former Socceroo.
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Dubious penalty helps Socceroos top Asian Cup group
They got the point they needed to top their Asian Cup group, but the Socceroos will have to improve on their performance against Uzbekistan to have any chance of winning the tournament.
Socceroos skipper’s ‘uncertain’ future
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan’s future at club level beyond this season is yet to be finalised.
Major blow as Socceroos lose top striker
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will be forced to make at least one change to Australia’s starting team for Tuesday night’s Asian Cup battle against Uzbekistan.
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Socceroo makes timely return to fitness
Nathaniel Atkinson’s encouraging return from injury for his Scottish club Hearts is good news for the Socceroos ahead of next month’s Asian Cup.
Cruel injury blow for Socceroos star
A hamstring injury is set to sideline Socceroos star Mathew Leckie for up to six weeks, leaving his Asian Cup selection hopes in severe jeopardy.
Reds keeper searching for ‘perfection’
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci hopes his quest for ‘perfection’ leads to an improvement in the Reds’ form and selection in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad.
Socceroos sweating on fitness of City pair
Mat Ryan’s fractured cheekbone is expected to recover in time for the Asian Cup, but there are doubts over the fitness of two Melbourne City players.
Ange drops ‘brutal truth bombs’ on Matildas
The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.
Arnold names debutant, hints at more selection surprises
A new centre back will start for the Socceroos against Mexico and coach Graham Arnold says there’ll be a different look about his side in the upcoming friendly.
Arnold ‘very happy’ with Asian Cup draw
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident of Australia achieving Asian Cup success in the familiar surrounds of Qatar.
Semi-final heartache for Aussies
Disadvantaged following the first-half dismissal of Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Australia has tasted defeat in its Asian Under-23 Cup semi-final.
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