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.
Asian Cup
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.
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Luongo credits Ange call for calming nerves
MASSIMO Luongo revealed that Asian Cup stage-fright struck him pre-game, but Ange Postecoglou’s message to ‘attack’ helped him calm his nerves.
UAE out to topple Gulf Cup winners Qatar
THE past six clashes between United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been anything but tame. And Sunday’s clash at Canberra Stadium shouldn’t be any different.
Frustration to elation: relive Socceroos opener
IT all began nervously but finished with a flourish. The Socceroos got their Asian Cup campaign off to a great start. See what the players said about the goals.
Kruse earns special praise from fitness guru
BAYER Leverkusen’s fitness coach Daniel Jouvin believes Robbie Kruse will continue to shine in the Asian Cup, claiming the forward is stronger than ever.
Injury forces Al-Shamrani out of tournament
CONTROVERSIAL striker Nassir Al-Shamrani has been ruled out of the Asian Cup with an abdominal injury on the eve of Saudi Arabia’s opening game against China..
Socceroos Player Ratings v Kuwait
WHO starred and who struggled in the Socceroos’ 4-1 win over Kuwait? Check out our player ratings and cast your own votes here.
Get the lowdown on our Asian Cup rivals
AFTER the Socceroos opened the tournament with a win, the Asian Cup kicks into gear. Here’s your full preview of all Saturday’s matches.
Big win comes with a warning
IT was a gutsy move to start Massimo Luongo ahead of Mark Bresciano — and it paid off for Ange Postecoglou. But the Socceroos didn’t have it all their own way.
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