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Sam Kerr for the Matildas during the International friendly match between the Australian Matildas and Thailand at NIB Stadium in Perth, Monday, March 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Matildas primed for Asian Cup success

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has appointed five captains on rotation that will have armband duties in internationals as part of the leadership group at the women’s AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.

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Alex Chidiac (right) of the Matildas celebrates a goal with teammate Katrina Gorry during the International friendly match between the Australian Matildas and Thailand at NIB Stadium in Perth, Monday, March 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Tony McDonough) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Red Chidiac stars for Matildas

ADELAIDE United’s Alex Chidiac’s maiden goal for the Matildas saw her become the first ‘South Australian’ to score for the national team since 2008.

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Kyah Simon of the Matildas scores the side's first goal, during an International friendly series match between the Westfield Matildas and China PR at GMHBA stadium in Geelong, Sunday, November 26, 2017.(AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Matildas have new hunger ahead of Asian Cup

STAR striker Kyah Simons says the recent snapping of the Matildas eight game winning run has strengthened their resilience as the team amps up preparations for the crucial Asian Cup

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Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat (centre) speaks to his team during a training session at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Monday, March 12, 2018. Melbourne Victory will take on Kawasaki Frontale from Japan, in tomorrow's AFC Champions League Group F match. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Melbourne Victory

Muscat’s vital message: ‘Push the tempo’

MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat has vowed to push the tempo against Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday night — no matter what the risks are. But will the gamble pay off?

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Kuwait's football coach Nabil Maaloul listens to questions before his team's final training session ahead of the Asian Cup in Melbourne on January 8, 2015. Australia and Kuwait play the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup on January 9. AFP PHOTO/William WEST --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Pride at stake as Kuwait look for fast start

KUWAIT coach Nabil Maaloul says all the pressure is on Ange Postecoglou’s Socceroos in Friday night’s opening Asian Cup clash at AAMI Park.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Australian Socceroos Coach Ange Postecoglou speaks to the media at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on January 6, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘I’m looking forward to feeling a bit of love’

AFTER a horror run on the road, the Socceroos are looking forward to a warm home embrace when they walk out onto AAMI Park on Friday night.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Socceroos Captain Lucas Neill during the AFC Asian Cup 'One Year To Go' media session at Federation Square on January 9, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

Neill tells Socceroos to make most of occasion

FORMER Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has broken his silence to urge the country to back Australia at the Asian Cup – though he insists he will never retire.

(FILES) - A file picture taken in the Qatari capital Doha on January 29, 2011, shows Jordan's Prince Ali bin al-Hussein attending the 2011 Asian Cup final football match between Australia and Japan at the Khalifa Stadium. FIFA Vice President Prince Ali bin al-Hussein declared on January 6, 2015, he would challenge Sepp Blatter to lead football's world governing body, vowing to end years of controversy surrounding the game. AFP PHOTO / KARIM JAAFAR

Jordan prince tipped to replace Blatter

JORDAN coach Ray Wilkins says Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein is the perfect man to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency.

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Socceroos training at Lakeside oval, South Melbourne Australia. 7th January. Australia's Mark Bresciano. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Socceroos must pass opening day history test

THE Socceroos are going to have to overcome almost 50 years of history if they are to defeat Kuwait at AAMI Park on Friday night.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: James Troisi of Australia controls the ball during an Australian Socceroos training session at Lakeside Stadium on January 5, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Bresciano talks up in-form Troisi for opener

BELGIUM-based midfielder James Troisi looks set to be the bolter for the Socceroos Asian Cup opener against Kuwait on Friday night..

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Pictured is coach Jo Tong Sop with players from the North Korea football team during a training session at Leichhardt Oval ahead of their opening Asian Cup match. Picture: Richard Dobson

The big five Asian Cup stories to follow

FROM underdogs to the super rich Gulf teams and North Korea’s secrecy, here are five Asian Cup stories you should watch out for.

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Kuwait playmaker would ‘love’ A-League move

Kuwait playmaker would ‘love’ A-League move

KUWAIT playmaker Aziz Mashaan is hoping to attract the attention of A-League clubs with his performances during the Asian Cup.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Australian coach Ange Postecoglou looks on during an Australian Socceroos training session at Collingwood training Ground on January 4, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ange dismisses Asian FIFA rankings

SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou is dismissive of FIFA’s rankings that don’t have an Asian nation in the top 50, but said the Asian Cup could be a turning point.

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Members of the North Korea football team during a training session at Leichhardt Oval ahead of their opening Asian Cup match. Picture: Richard Dobson

What’s it like at North Korea training?

EVER wondered what it’s like watching the world’s most mysterious national football team train for a major tournament? Well, different.

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