Jordan delight as Arnie message gets lost in translation
Triumphant Jordan coach Vital Borkelmans contends the Socceroos underestimated their lowest-ranked Asian Cup opponents and approached the match with a ‘dangerous’ confidence.
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‘It’s dangerous to talk like this’: Jordan boss blasts Socceroos’ pre-game hype
The Socceroos’ big talk of victory in the build up to their Asian Cup opener against Jordan was “dangerous”, according to their coach Vital Borkelmans.
Hosts UAE snatch disputed late draw in Cup opener
United Arab Emirates survived a scare to salvage a controversial 1-1 draw in their Asian Cup curtain-raiser against Bahrain as substitute Ahmed Khalil smashed home a late penalty.
Aussies humiliated in Asian Cup disaster
Australia came into the Asian Cup as one of the favourites but a stunning header has given the Socceroos the worst possible start.
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Iraq beat Palestine to set up Iran clash
IRAQ will meet its rival Iran in the quarter-final of the Asian Cup after making hard work of dispatching Palestine 2-0 at Canberra Stadium on Tuesday night.
Stars shine as Japan set up UAE date
FAVOURITE Japan is through to a quarterfinal with the United Arab Emirates after overpowering Jordan in front of a full house in Melbourne.
Aussie ballboy torn as ‘Roos face China
CHINA’S lucky charm Stephen White admits he will be torn on when the Socceroos take on Team Dragon in Brisbane for a spot in the Asian Cup semi-finals.
China’s captain passed fit to play
INSPIRATIONAL China skipper Zheng Zhi trained strongly on Tuesday night to prove his fitness for side’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Australia.
FFA open to landmark Palestine game
FOOTBALL Federation Australia is open to the prospect of the Socceroos facing Palestine, though the landmark game would have to take place Down Under.
Melbourne City favourites to land Franjic
MELBOURNE City has emerged as favourite to secure Ivan Franjic, with the right-back one of several Socceroos to have fielded offers during the Asian Cup.
Tips to picking a second Asian Cup team
WITH the Asian Cup knockout phase starting on Thursday here’s a guide to help you pick a second team, should the Socceroos meet their fate.
China insider offers tips to Socceroos
ROSTYN Griffiths has played against China’s best players and says Team Dragon will provide a stern test against the Socceroos on Thursday night.
Studs Up: why Bresciano must start
HE has played just 45 Asian Cup minutes, but now it’s time to unleash Mark Bresciano against China. Re-live Studs Up & pick your Socceroos XI.
Japan-Jordan in Melbourne a sell-out
JORDAN coach Ray Wilkins has vowed to make life uncomfortable for Japan in Tuesday’s do-or-die clash at a sold out AAMI Park in Melbourne.
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