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Rogic, Nabbout hand Socceroos timely boost

Rogic, Nabbout hand Socceroos timely boost

Tom Rogic looks all clear to play in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup clash with Palestine on Friday, and the good news doesn’t stop there with Andrew Nabbout putting himself in selection contention.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Martin Boyle of Australia celebrates scoring a goal during the International Friendly Match between the Australian Socceroos and Lebanon at ANZ Stadium on November 20, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Knee injury ends season for Socceroo Boyle

Martin Boyle’s Socceroos dream has developed into a nightmare after the Scotland-based winger was ruled out for the remainder of the season following a knee injury sustained on the eve of the Asian Cup.

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Socceroos Mat Ryan speaks to media at Sydney airport, 18th November 2018. Picture by Damian Shaw

Ryan: Socceroos must want it more

On the eve of the crucial clash with Palestine, Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan has questioned his teammates’ desire in the embarrassing opening loss to Jordan and pledged it won’t happen again.

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Insane 30-yard belter cancelled out as Japan snatch come-from-behind win

Insane 30-yard belter cancelled out as Japan snatch come-from-behind win

Yuya Osako netted a quickfire double as former champions Japan survived a scare to beat minnows Turkmenistan 3-2 in their Asian Cup opener.

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Omar Abdulrahman of United Arab Emirates controls the ball during the quarter-final football match between Japan and UAE at the AFC Asian Cup in Sydney on January 23, 2015. AFP PHOTO / CRAIG GOLDING --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Perfect Panenkas add class to night of drama

WHAT better way to break the tension in two highly-charged Asian Cup quarter-finals than a couple of Panenka penalties. Enter Omar Abdulrahman and Younis Mahmoud.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Trent Sainsbury of Australia passes the ball during the 2015 Asian Cup match between China PR and the Australian Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium on January 22, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Sainsbury denies Roos are one-man band

TIM Cahill’s younger teammates hailed his genius, but defender Trent Sainsbury said the Socceroos were far from a one-trick pony.

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Japan crash out, Iraq win thriller

Japan crash out, Iraq win thriller

REIGNING champions Japan have been knocked out of the Asian Cup, while Iraq progress in a game that defied belief. Re-live a huge night of action here.

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Iran coach Carlos Queiroz of Portugal looks on before their game against Qatar in their Group C football match in the AFC Asian Cup in Sydney on January 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Queiroz holds tongue over Iran red card

IRAN coach Carlos Queiroz says if he speaks his mind about Ben Williams he will “finish his career” after the referee’s call cost his side against Iraq.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Massimo Luongo of Australia and Zheng Zhi of China compete for the ball during the 2015 Asian Cup match between China PR and the Australian Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium on January 22, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Luongo urges young Roos to glory

SENSING “something special” is brewing, Massimo Luongo has urged his fellow Socceroo young guns to make the most of the Asian Cup chance that awaits them.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Shinji Kagawa of Japan reacts to missing a penalty during the 2015 Asian Cup Quarter Final match between Japan and the United Arab Emirates at ANZ Stadium on January 23, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

UAE on the spot as holders Japan crash out

HOLDERS Japan are sent packing from the Asian Cup by UAE, whose stunning win will see them play Australia for a spot in the final. Watch the highlights.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Tim Cahill of Australia cscores a goal during the 2015 Asian Cup match between China PR and the Australian Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium on January 22, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cahill’s scoring ‘instinct’ like no other

TIM Cahill believed that he had no option but to attempt the scissors kick when Ivan Franjic’s looping header entered the penalty area.

Dhurgham Ismael of Iraq (R) celebrates scoring a penalty goal in extra time against Iran during their AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match in Canberra on January 23, 2015. AFP PHOTO/Peter PARKS --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Video: Iraq beat Iran in penalty thriller

IRAQ are through to the semi-finals after beating rivals Iran on penalties in one of the great Asian Cup clashes in Canberra. Watch video highlights here.

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Australia's Mark Bresciano (R) fights for the ball with China's Cai Huikang (L) during the AFC Asian Cup quarter-final football match between Australia and China in Brisbane on January 22, 2015. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Undercooked Bresc wants more game time

A LACK of football has Socceroos playmaker Mark Bresciano frustrated that he has been unable to show his best form during the Asian Cup.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Mile Jedinak of Australia acknowledges the crowd after winning the 2015 Asian Cup match between China PR and the Australian Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium on January 22, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Jedinak lauds Socceroos medical staff

SKIPPER Mile Jedinak paid tribute to the Socceroos’ medical staff who helped recover from an ankle injury to feature in the quarterfinal win over China.

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