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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Australia won’t bid for Asian Cup
With Australia co-hosting next year’s Women’s World Cup, don’t expect a local bid to stage the 2023 Asian Cup.
Stajcic a success with the Philippines
The ‘disaster’ that was Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign is in contrast to the effort of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to guide the Philippines to the semi-finals.
‘Criticise me’: Coach takes blame for shock exit
The Matildas scored 18 goals in their opening Asian Cup match but didn’t make it past the quarter-finals and that could have repercussions.
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Socceroos face nervous wait as injury strikes again
Australia’s Asian Cup campaign has suffered yet another injury blow with Tom Rogic breaking a bone in his hand during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Jordan.
Painful truth to Rogic’s uninspired form
Tom Rogic endured an uninfluential 90-minute shift as Australia’s Asian Cup defence got off to a nightmare start. But it’s since emerged the Celtic playmaker had a valid and painful reason for his poor performance.
Every Asian Cup goal: Favourites flex muscles, shocking GK howler
Asian Cup wrap: Iran put on a flawless display as Yemen fell victim to their champagne football, while fellow tournament favourites South Korea only managed to put one past Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Philippines.
WATCH: Goalkeeper’s moment of madness costs Asian Cup minnows
Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash looked confident as he commanded his area during a Chinese corner — but as the ball was swung in he had a nightmare moment to forget.
Arnold’s option to unlock Palestine defence
After a disinterested display from Tom Rogic, Socceroos midfielders Jackson Irvine and Chris Ikonomides are pushing for a start in Australia’s second group outing against Palestine.
Skipper vows Socceroos will bounce back
It’s the wake-up call the Socceroos admit they needed, but both coach and players insist their shock capitulation to Jordan has not stripped them of belief they can go deep into the Asian Cup.
Luckless striker will find form for Socceroos
Jamie Maclaren’s Hibernian teammates believe it’s only a matter of time before the floodgates open as his wait for a maiden international goal continues.
‘It’s belief’: Roos boss hits back at ‘arrogance’ claims after Asian Cup slip-up
Graham Arnold denied treating Jordan with “arrogance” after the Asian Cup champions came unstuck in a horror start to their title defence.
Star under pressure, hostile receptions: Takeaways from the Socceroos’ loss
The Socceroos’ Asian Cup title defence got off to a rocky start, and the cracks in Graham Arnold’s new-look side are beginning to show. Here are five takeaways from their 1-0 loss to Jordan!
Every Asian Cup goal: India break 55-year duck, bullet header beats Roos
Asian Cup wrap: The Socceroos’ Cup defence got off to a shaky start, while India broke a 55-year tournament duck as they thrashed Thailand.
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