Missed chances haunt Socceroos in draw
Costly missed chances could come back to haunt the Socceroos, but Saudi Arabia felt equally aggrieved after they were denied an injury-time winner in a dramatic scoreless draw in Melbourne.
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‘Belief’ grows despite botched Socceroos qualifier
They failed to gain any grip on a World Cup qualifying spot, but the mood in the Socceroos camp is starkly different to earlier this year.
Fans all say same thing about Socceroos
The Socceroos’ quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup is still hanging in the balance after a dramatic clash that left a bit to be desired.
‘Expectation is to win’: Socceroos coach sets tone
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has revealed his plans for Thursday’s blockbuster World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
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‘Roos keeper spot now Gauci’s to lose
There has been a changing of the guard in Australia’s goalkeeping ranks under new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic.
‘Fantastic’ Socceroos display hailed by coach
It wasn’t pretty, and there is plenty to improve on, but the Socceroos defied the odds to deny Japan a win in Saitama.
Socceroos secure priceless point in ugly clash with Japan
While it wasn’t quite the history the Socceroos were after, Tony Popovic’s men delivered a gutsy performance on Japanese soil, defying the odds to bring a point back to Australia. See how the action unfolded.
‘Roos grab gutsy draw
Two own goals were scored in a tense battle between the Socceroos and Japan in Saitama.
A draw may look good but the real difference was clear as day
It wasn’t pretty but a masterful tactical display from Tony Popovic delivered Australia a shock draw, but it was far from the finished product as Japan proved they are clearly a class above.
Socceroos hope to emulate famous win
The feeling the Socceroos had after their famous win over Japan at the 2006 FIFA World Cup is something national coach Tony Popovic wants his players to also experience in Saitama on Tuesday night.
Socceroos desperate to ‘flip script’
It has been 15 years since the Socceroos have beaten Japan, and it’s a run of outs the Australians are determined to end on Tuesday night.
Aussie trio playing for keeps
Goalkeeper Joe Gauci can’t afford to relax if he wants to hold on to his place in Australia’s starting team.
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