‘Frustrated’ Socceroos star biding his time
Having seemingly recovered from a ‘slight knock’, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is desperate for game time at the Asian Cup.
Having seemingly recovered from a ‘slight knock’, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is desperate for game time at the Asian Cup.
World rankings suggest the Socceroos should comfortably deal with Indonesia, but the Australians have promised not to underestimate their rivals.
The Socceroos continue to struggle in attack despite finishing on top of their group at the Asian Cup.
Australia’s path to the Asian Cup final has become less cluttered with tournament heavyweights, although one big player looms large.
A hamstring injury is set to sideline Socceroos star Mathew Leckie for up to six weeks, leaving his Asian Cup selection hopes in severe jeopardy.
Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci hopes his quest for ‘perfection’ leads to an improvement in the Reds’ form and selection in the Socceroos’ Asian Cup squad.
Mat Ryan’s fractured cheekbone is expected to recover in time for the Asian Cup, but there are doubts over the fitness of two Melbourne City players.
The Matildas were the toast of the country two months ago, but Ange Postecoglou dropped some hard truths about their lasting legacy.
A new centre back will start for the Socceroos against Mexico and coach Graham Arnold says there’ll be a different look about his side in the upcoming friendly.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is confident of Australia achieving Asian Cup success in the familiar surrounds of Qatar.
Disadvantaged following the first-half dismissal of Jay Rich-Baghuelou, Australia has tasted defeat in its Asian Under-23 Cup semi-final.
With Australia co-hosting next year’s Women’s World Cup, don’t expect a local bid to stage the 2023 Asian Cup.
The ‘disaster’ that was Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup campaign is in contrast to the effort of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic to guide the Philippines to the semi-finals.
The Matildas scored 18 goals in their opening Asian Cup match but didn’t make it past the quarter-finals and that could have repercussions.
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