South Korea to play Uzbeks in Brisbane
SOUTH Korea will extend its upcoming stay in Brisbane to play Uzbekistan at Ballymore on November 20, three days after the friendly against the Socceroos.
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Arzani to see specialist after likely ACL tear
EMERGING star Daniel Arzani’s worst fears are set to be confirmed, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers revealing the Socceroos young gun has likely torn his ACL after badly twisting his knee. He will see a knee specialist in Europe next week.
Brave Scotland move gives Ben Socceroos boost
FORMER Adelaide United defender Ben Garuccio took just seven matches at his new Scottish club Heart of Midlothian to catch the eye of Socceroos boss Graham Arnold.
Arnie: We have the players, just need some belief
NEW Socceroos coach Graham Arnold paid tribute to Australia for giving a ‘good account’ of themselves in Russia, but also expected better things to come now that he is in charge.
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Cahill has tested Al-Habsi more than most
HE has stared down Robin Van Persie, Carlos Tevez and Mikel Arteta from the spot, which is why Ali Al-Habsi is seen as one of the toughest goalkeepers to beat.
Japan cruise past Palestine
DEFENDING champions Japan thrashed Palestine 4-0 in their Asian Cup opener on Monday, giving them the perfect start in their quest for a fifth title.
Confident Luongo aims for more goals
IT was a goal scored at the Asian Cup but partly forged at the World Cup — and now Massimo Luongo is eyeing a greater contribution to Australia’s cause.
Socceroos heavily scrutinise rivals’ progress
ANGE Postecoglou is relying on some inside information when Australia’s biggest Group A threat Korea Republic faces Kuwait at Canberra Stadium on Tuesday.
Socceroos ‘were made to suffer’ by Kuwait
KOREA Republic coach Uli Stielike says he saw the Socceroos “suffer” against Kuwait and won’t be taking the Middle Eastern nation lightly on Tuesday.
In-form Burns shows ‘everyone what he can do’
NATHAN Burns describes himself as “the late bolter” of the Socceroos squad – but now that he’s in the Asian Cup mix he won’t be satisfied with a bit-part role.
Battling Iran hits out at FIFA
IRAN coach Carlos Queiroz has slammed FIFA for mixing sport with politics, with the battling nation yet to receive $9.73m prizemoney from Brazil 2014.
Coach praises his ‘little brothers’ after win
UNITED Arab Emirates boss Mahdi Ali is proud of his “little brothers” after a brilliant Asian Cup 4-1 win over Qatar at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
Ange’s defence 10 yrs younger than Holger’s
IT was more proof of Ange Postecoglou’s preference for a line-up of youth, putting his trust in a defence with an average age of just 24 to open the Asian Cup.
Palestine ready to send message to the world
FOR the Palestinian players lining up alongside Japan on Monday night, their pride will be swollen by the exposure their presence at the Asian Cup affords.
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