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Australia's midfielder Mark Milligan (R) fights for the ball with Jordan's forward Baha Faisal during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup football game between Australia and Jordan at the Hazza Bin Zayed stadium in Al-Ain on January 6, 2019. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Socceroos’ challenge: ‘They’re not an easy nut to crack’

Socceroos captain Mark Milligan expects “fire and intensity” from a tough-to-break-down Syria when the two teams meet with everything to play for in the Asian Cup.

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Socceroos star confirms big-money Saudi switch

Socceroos star confirms big-money Saudi switch

Socceroos defender Milos Degenek took a break from his Asian Cup duties with Australia in the UAE to sign a three-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian powerhouse club Al Hilal.

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Iran's forward Sardar Azmoun, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the AFC Asian Cup group D soccer match between Iran and Vietnam at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Every Asian Cup goal: Favourites on fire, teen star’s brilliant solo goal

Asian Cup wrap: Sardar Azmoun guided favourites Iran to an emphatic victory over Vietnam, while Iraq’s 18-year-old sensation inspired the 2007 champions to a 3-0 thrashing of Yemen.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 11: Jamie Maclaren of Australia celebrates with mates after scoring their team's first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group B match between Palestine and Australia at Rashid Stadium on January 11, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

‘It was my moment to step up, and I did’

For Jamie Maclaren, a diminutive marksman used to scoring regularly for his clubs, the burden of having not done so at international level was starting to play on his mind. Now the proverbial monkey is off his back.

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(L-R) Mathew Leckie, Tim Cahill and Jason Davidson of Australia celebrate beating United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Cup semi-final football match in Newcastle on January 27, 2015. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Cahill admits Roos weren’t at their best

TIM Cahill admits the Socceroos weren’t at their best against UAE but says it will be a special moment when they play Korea at a packed-out final in Sydney.

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Hiddink, El Tel: where does Ange rank?

Hiddink, El Tel: where does Ange rank?

HE’S only won 35% of his games, but Ange Postecoglou stands on the cusp of coaching greatness ahaed of the Asian Cup final. Here’s why.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Mathew Leckie of Australia contests the ball with Ismail Al Hammadi of the United Arab Emirates during the Asian Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Socceroos and the United Arab Emirates at Hunter Stadium on January 27, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Leckie: we lost control in second-half

ATTACKER Mathew Leckie conceded the Socceroos shot themselves in foot by losing control of the semi-final against UAE.

Australia's Massimo Luongo during the Socceroos final training session before the semi final clash with UAE at Newcastle Stadium .Picture Gregg Porteous

Ange: Luongo too good to leave out

SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou admits he hadn’t planned to play Massimo Luongo in every game this Asian Cup, but he’s been too good to sit him out.

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Australia's Jason Davidson celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the Asian Cup Semi Final between Australia and UAE at Hunter Stadium , Newcastle .Picture Gregg Porteous

Early strikes propel Roos into decider

SO close they can almost touch it, the Socceroos are on the verge of conquering Asia. Ange Postecoglou’s side is in the final of the Asian Cup.

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Australia's Jason Davidson celebrates with Mark Milligan after scoring a goal during the Asian Cup Semi Final between Australia and UAE at Hunter Stadium , Newcastle .Picture Gregg Porteous

The win that justifies Ange’s selections

ANGE Postecoglou’s regeneration and Asian Cup selections were justified in a fell swoop as the Socceroos secured a passage to Saturday’s final.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tim Cahill of the Socceroos celebrates a goal with team mates during the Asian Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Socceroos and the United Arab Emirates at Hunter Stadium on January 27, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Roos one win away from silverware

SOCCEROOS will face South Korea in the Asian Cup final after two early goals from Trent Sainsbury and Jason Davidson. RE-LIVE the win here.

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Ange Postecoglou coach of the Socceroos during the Asian Cup Semi Final match between the Australian Socceroos and the United Arab Emirates at Hunter Stadium on January 27, 2015 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Ange: fans are loving watching this team play

SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou believes it may have put a dampener on the tournament if the Socceroos hadn’t reached the Asian Cup final.

Australia's Jason Davidson celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the Asian Cup Semi Final between Australia and UAE at Hunter Stadium , Newcastle .Picture Gregg Porteous

Socceroos player ratings v UAE

THE Socceroos are in the Asian Cup decider, but who led the charge in the 2-0 semi-final success over United Arab Emirates? Vote now!

Jason Davidson of Australia (C) celebrates scoring the second goal against United Arab Emirates in their AFC Asian Cup semi-final football match in Newcastle on January 27, 2015. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

The stat Ange will love most

THE Socceroos admitted they weren’t at their best in a 2-0 win against UAE but this statistic will have Ange Postecoglou smiling.

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