Stajcic: Lack of danger a concern for Matildas
THE Matildas smacking Thailand 5-0 last month isn’t a good gauge for the AFC Asian Cup semi final on Wednesday says coach Alen Stajcic.
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Kyah Simon: Hunters become the hunted
AS a team we celebrated qualifying for next year’s World Cup with a swim in the Dead Sea but now it’s back to business because the job here in Amman is only half done, writes Kyah Simon.
Stajcic defends shut down — players got result
MATILDAS coach Alen Stajcic was angered by suggestions anti-football reared its ugly head during the Australia and Japan AFC women’s Asian Cup clash in Amman.
Chidiac’s Matildas rise a positive for SA soccer
Alex Chidiac won her place in the squad against all odds after Adelaide United ‘won’ the wooden spoon at the end of the 2017/18 season for the sixth time in 10 W-League campaigns.
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Stunning stop gives Ryan heart
SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mathew Ryan admits even he was surprised with the fingertip save that preserved Australia’s two-goal lead over Kuwait.
Expect new Roos to face Oman
ANALYSIS: The Socceroos may have kicked off their Asian Cup in style, but don’t be surprised if several changes are made for Tuesday night’s clash with Oman.
Troisi: Get smart or be punished
JAMES Troisi admits the Socceroos must “play a bit smarter” after their commitment to attack nearly let Kuwait back into the Asian Cup opener.
Cup show raises Luongo transfer interest
MASSIMO Luongo’s English club is faced with an agonising call on whether to cash in on their talented young star or hang on in search of promotion.
Luongo credits Ange call for calming nerves
MASSIMO Luongo revealed that Asian Cup stage-fright struck him pre-game, but Ange Postecoglou’s message to ‘attack’ helped him calm his nerves.
UAE out to topple Gulf Cup winners Qatar
THE past six clashes between United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been anything but tame. And Sunday’s clash at Canberra Stadium shouldn’t be any different.
Frustration to elation: relive Socceroos opener
IT all began nervously but finished with a flourish. The Socceroos got their Asian Cup campaign off to a great start. See what the players said about the goals.
Kruse earns special praise from fitness guru
BAYER Leverkusen’s fitness coach Daniel Jouvin believes Robbie Kruse will continue to shine in the Asian Cup, claiming the forward is stronger than ever.
Injury forces Al-Shamrani out of tournament
CONTROVERSIAL striker Nassir Al-Shamrani has been ruled out of the Asian Cup with an abdominal injury on the eve of Saudi Arabia’s opening game against China..
Socceroos Player Ratings v Kuwait
WHO starred and who struggled in the Socceroos’ 4-1 win over Kuwait? Check out our player ratings and cast your own votes here.
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