‘Dazzling to disappeared’: Socceroos player ratings
Few shone in Australia’s win over Syria in their second game of the Asian Cup, but the Socceroos got the job done regardless. ERIN SMITH judges how all the players fared.
Asian Cup
Flat Socceroos do just enough at Asian Cup
They again struggled in attack, but the Socceroos did enough to beat Syria and seal a berth in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup.
Star defender fears for his Socceroos future
Harry Souttar is a crucial part of Australia’s Asian Cup campaign, but his lack of football at club level remains a concern.
Socceroos ‘on edge’ at Asian Cup
The Socceroos can seal a round-of-16 Asian Cup berth by beating Syria on Thursday night.
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