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Australia's James Troisi scores to give Australia a 2-1 lead during the 2015 Asian Cup Final between Australia and Korea Republic at Stadium Australia, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello

Socceroos’ hard road to 2015 glory

Ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup, the Socceroos were ranked 100th in the world and had won just one of 11 games. But resilience built before the tournament and momentum during it saw them pull off a historic victory.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 30: Andrew Nabbout of Australia in action during the International Friendly match between Australia and Oman at Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Nabbout: ‘I’ve always had that goal’

Little more than two years ago, when he was let go by Melbourne Victory and then forced out of a politically fickle Malaysian side, Andrew Nabbout never stopped trying to revive his stagnating football career.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 30: Chris Ikonomidis and Andrew Nabbout of Australia celebrates their second goal during the International Friendly match between Australia and Oman at Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Slater: Injury crisis puts focus on Roos rookies

Injuries to key Socceros will open the door for two players in particular to make an impact at the Asian Cup, writes Robbie Slater.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 30: Mark Milligan of Australia in action during the International Friendly match between Australia and Oman at Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Asian Cup preview: No easy ride for new-look Roos

The Socceroos head into their Asian Cup defence without Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak and missing four injured stars. Their task appears a mighty one but the new-look team is up for the challenge.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Robbie Kruse of the Socceroos takes a shot at goal during the 2015 Asian Cup match between Australia and Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium on January 17, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Socceroos play down pitch complaints

FOR Socceroo Massimo Luongo, the much-maligned Suncorp Stadium surface is a dream compared to the some of the pitches he experiences in English football.

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(FILES) This file photo taken on January 14, 2015 shows China's team saluting fans following the first round Asian Cup football match between China and Uzbekistan at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. High-flying China have emerged as the Asian Cup's dark horses after their best start to the competition in 27 years emphatically put the cat among the pigeons. AFP PHOTO / FILES / PATRICK HAMILTON ---IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE---

China building for big football future

MILLIONS of dollars are being spent at multiple levels to ensure China’s Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia is no flash in the pan.

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Massimo Luongo (R) of Australia fights for the ball with Han Kook Young (L) of South Korea during the first round Asian Cup football match between South Korea and Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on January 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HAMILTON ---IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE---

Luongo says best is yet to come

THE Socceroos’ emerging Asian Cup star Massimo Luongo believes he can be the team’s x-factor in the knockout phase, starting against China on Thursday.

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Uzbekistan v Saudi Arabia Asian Cup, Group B. at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 18th January. VITALIY DENISOV and AZIZBEK HAYDAROV of Uzbekistan celebrate the win with the fans. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Uzbeks out to avenge World Cup pain

UZBEKISTAN coach Mirdjalal Kasimov said his side will be driven by the failure to reach the 2014 World Cup ahead of their quarter-final with South Korea.

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CURITIBA, BRAZIL - JUNE 23: Alex Wilkinson of Australia acknowledges the crowd after being defeated by Spain 3-0 during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group B match between Australia and Spain at Arena da Baixada on June 23, 2014 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wilkinson cheers Mariners reunion

THE team looking to keep Australia’s Asian Cup hopes alive will be built on a foundation of four ex-Central Coast Mariners players.

China's soccer team greet their supporters after the AFC Asia Cup soccer match between China and North Korea in Canberra, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Taylor)

Up for the Cup: Roos rivals are ready

AUSTRALIA’S quarterfinal rivals China maintain their unbeaten record while Uzbekistan’s White Wolves claim a spot in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

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Arsenal's Santi Cazorla, second right No19, celebrates with his teammates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. Arsenal won the match 2-0, with Cazorla and his teammate Arsenal's Olivier Giroud scoring the goal.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Cazorla, Giroud dent City’s title dreams

ARSENAL finally prove their worth against a top side as Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud score to dent Manchester City’s title dreams.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Sun Ke of China celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2015 Asian Cup match between China PR and DPR Korea at Canberra Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Organised China finish DPR Korea

CHINA saw off DPR Korea in an entertaining game in Canberra that will give the Socceroos plenty to think about before their quarter-final.

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China's national coach Alain Perrin sits on the bench during the AFC Asia Cup soccer match between China and North Korea in Canberra, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Taylor)

China coach Perrin joins pitch critics

CHINA coach Alain Perrin says Suncorp Stadium’s shabby pitch may ruin the Asian Cup quarterfinal spectacle when it faces the Socceroos on Thursday.

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Trent Sainsbury after the loss. The Australian Socceroos vs the Korea Republic at Brisbane Stadium. Pic Peter Wallis

Suncorp pitch gets emergency repairs

SECTIONS of the Suncorp Stadium pitch will be re-laid as part of continuing efforts to improve the much-maligned playing surface during the Asian Cup.

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