Last-gasp Ikonomidis looming as ‘decisive factor’
Perth Glory star Chris Ikonomidis shapes as the X-factor who can inspire the Socceroos to a successful defence of their Asian Cup crown with his happy knack for late-game heroics.
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Slater: Tough ask to retain our crown
Robbie Slater looks at the key questions facing the Socceroos as they prepare to defend their Asian Cup title.
Kosmina: Oman friendly a guide to new-look ‘Roos
How Australia shapes up in Sunday night’s pre-Asian Cup friendly against Oman will be the best guide yet on how new coach Graham Arnold will structure his side for the tournament.
First Socceroos arrive for Asian Cup
An initial batch of 13 Socceroos have got a jump on the rest of the squad by arriving in the United Arab Emirates 12 days before their opening Asian Cup game against Jordan.
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Bahrain need win to help coach stay in job
BAHRAIN’S Asian Cup hopes are destined to be either salvaged or destroyed when they face United Arab Emirates at Canberra Stadium on Thursday.
Start puts World Cup in perspective for McKay
IT’S the World Cup all over again for Brisbane Roar captain Matt McKay apart from one major difference — the Socceroos are winning.
Kruse ‘starting to feel like I did before’
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Luongo approaching critical Mass
IT was a performance that spoke volumes, and gave the clearest indication that Massimo Luongo will take the gilt-edged opportunity handed to him at the Asian Cup.
Another Juric for the Socceroos?
SOCCEROOS Goalscorer Tomi Juric reckons there is a teenage Aussie striker who could take his Socceroos spot in the next few years — his brother Deni.
Juric implored not to move to China
THE only reason Tomi Juric should go to China is if he wants to “fill his pockets” as two former Socceroos warn him it will be a bad career move.
Socceroos player ratings v Oman
IT’S a tough job to split the good from the very good in Socceroos’ big win over Oman in our player ratings. What do you think? Vote here!
Captain Cahill swells with pride over rout
TIM Cahill expressed his pride at leading the Socceroos in their rout of Oman but says the team must stay grounded ahead of a crunch clash with South Korea.
Overseas stars to lift for North Korea
THE overseas-based stars of the reclusive North Korean team are central to their hopes of reaching the Asian Cup next round and beyond.
‘If Timmy doesn’t jump, he breaks his legs’
WATCH the sickening challenge which could have ended Tim Cahill’s career in Australia’s sensational Asian Cup performance against Oman.
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