Goodwin’s return crucial for Socceroos
The Socceroos are seeking redemption against Bahrain on Wednesday morning in Riffa.
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Reborn Socceroo open to overseas move
A Melbourne Victory star could consider an overseas move if suitors emerge following his impressive comeback to international football.
Missed chances haunt Socceroos in draw
Costly missed chances could come back to haunt the Socceroos, but Saudi Arabia felt equally aggrieved after they were denied an injury-time winner in a dramatic scoreless draw in Melbourne.
‘Belief’ grows despite botched Socceroos qualifier
They failed to gain any grip on a World Cup qualifying spot, but the mood in the Socceroos camp is starkly different to earlier this year.
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A draw may look good but the real difference was clear as day
It wasn’t pretty but a masterful tactical display from Tony Popovic delivered Australia a shock draw, but it was far from the finished product as Japan proved they are clearly a class above.
Socceroos hope to emulate famous win
The feeling the Socceroos had after their famous win over Japan at the 2006 FIFA World Cup is something national coach Tony Popovic wants his players to also experience in Saitama on Tuesday night.
Socceroos desperate to ‘flip script’
It has been 15 years since the Socceroos have beaten Japan, and it’s a run of outs the Australians are determined to end on Tuesday night.
Aussie trio playing for keeps
Goalkeeper Joe Gauci can’t afford to relax if he wants to hold on to his place in Australia’s starting team.
Stalwart eyeing ‘Roos return
He has been missing from the past couple of Socceroos squads, but one of Australia’s best players remains hopeful of being recalled to the national team.
Socceroos skipper axed for a reason
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is seemingly facing a tough battle to win his spot back in Australia’s best 11.
‘Priviliged’: Socceroos rookie’s dream debut
A surprise selection in the Socceroos squad showed why he was picked in Australia’s 3-1 win over China.
Popovic delivers brutal home truths as real test awaits
The Socceroos kicked off the Tony Popovic era with a win – but the new coach gave his team a brutal assessment of their victory, as they warm up for the first real test against Japan.
‘Back that up’: Socceroos’ Japan warning
After getting a first-up win at home, the real challenge for new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic comes in just a few days against Japan.
Analysis: Popovic needs to turn Socceroos’ spark into fire
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wasn’t scared to shake things up in his first match at the helm and while his side played with a spark he needs to make sure it turns into a fire, writes ERIN SMITH.
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