Main players chasing Asian Cup glory
The Socceroos may be defending Asian Cup champions but in the likes of Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia they are sure not get their own way over the next month in the UAE.
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Italian baptism of fire steeled Ikonomidis for big time
It’s hard to fathom that in 2016 Chris Ikonomidis was locked inside a Serie A training ground, trapped by the sheer volatility of Italian football, but also learning lessons set to inform his Socceroos awakening.
Arnold rested Rogic at Celtic’s request
Celtic fans are blowing up at Graham Arnold, but the Socceroos coach says the Scottish Premiership club specifically requested he rest Tom Rogic for Sunday’s friendly against Oman.
We ticked a lot of boxes: Skipper’s goals delight
Skipper Mark Milligan is encouraged to see the Socceroos ‘get into the habit of scoring goals’ as the team switches focus to making a statement in their opening Asian Cup clash against Jordan.
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Kruse labels Brisbane surface ‘a disgrace’
IT’S meant to be the Titanic clash of the group, but Robbie Kruse has warned the Socceroos’ game with South Korea could be sabotaged by a “disgrace” of a pitch.
Up For The Cup: Sun shines; drug test stunner
UP FOR THE CUP: China continue Brisbane affinity as Socceroos eye either Uzbekistan or Saudi Arabia and Jordan star faces ban after botched drugs test.
China awakens! Team Dragon into final eight
CHINA have reached the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time since 2004, securing a quarter-final berth with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
‘I don’t mind playing second fiddle to Mile’
HIS performance would normally ensure him an automatic starting place, but Mark Milligan doesn’t mind playing “second fiddle” to skipper Mile Jedinak.
Jordan star in ‘semi-coma’ after drugs test
JORDAN’S football governing body (JFA) claim that their star player Ahmed Hayel suffered a “semi-coma and hypothermia” after a botched drugs test.
Saudi Arabia gifted win by naive North Korea
Saudi Arabia made a meal of a plucky North Korea, coming back from a goal down to win 4-1 in a hugely entertaining game at AAMI Park.
Socceroos may land Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan
AUSTRALIA is edging towards a quarter final showdown with either Saudi Arabia or Uzbekistan after results plunged the two in to a head-to-head battle.
Eight scorers: what’s it actually mean?
ONLY eight times in 93 years has there been more than eight individual scorers across two Socceroo games – but they were all against minnows.
Davidson denies EPL hurt Roos career
JASON Davidson is adamant he made the right decision to move Premier League club WBA despite a lack of football that has hurt his Socceroos career.
Cup’s open arms and open goals
IN another context, many would have eyed the Saudi Arabia fan with suspicion. But his broad smile exuded the goodwill that has characterised the Asian Cup.
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