‘Expectations are big and Ange must deliver’
THE Socceroos won the world’s respect in Brazil, but former boss Pim Verbeek declared it was time for coach Ange Postecoglou to deliver at the Asian Cup.
Asian Cup
Family ties keep Wilkinson on fitness track
IF IT weren’t for Alex Wilkinson’s brother-in-law, the Socceroos centre back might not have been in a position to play in Friday night’s Asian Cup opener.
Saudi Arabia keep star striker under wraps
STAR Saudi Arabia attacker Nasser Al-Shamrani was kept in cotton wool as his teammates prepared for Saturday night’s Asian Cup clash against China.
Uzbekistan quietly confident of big tournament
SEMI-FINALISTS last time around, Uzbekistan will head into the Asian Cup with hopes of at least a repeat performance – despite the bookmakers begging to differ.
‘We’re on right path for this and World Cup’
MATTHEW Spiranovic says the Socceroos are primed, not just for an assault on this month’s Asian Cup title, but also to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Robbie Slater’s Asian Cup preview
AHEAD of the three-week Asian Cup, Robbie Slater runs the rule over all 16 teams, picking key players and listing reasons why they could do well.
Studs Up: race heats up for Roos XI
STUDS UP: With Ange Postecoglou yet to decide his Socceroos XI, there’s plenty to talk about as five players potentially vie for one spot.
The 10 Asian Cup stars set to shine
FROM Japan megastar Keisuke Honda, Saudi Arabia firebrand Nasser Al-Shamrani and Korea’s Son Heung-min, here are 10 stars set to shine at the Asian Cup.
Al-Shamrani all smiles on arrival
TEMPERENTAL Saudi Arabia star Nasser Al-Shamrani was in a happy mood as he arrived in Brisbane ahead of the Asian Cup clash against China.
Cahill: I dieted to keep my spot
SUPERSTAR Tim Cahill has revealed that a fear for his Socceroos future drove him to drop to 75kg — his lightest weight in 18 years.
Roos not reliant on Cahill for goals: Ange
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou has backed Tim Cahill’s supporting cast to score Asian Cup goals.
Kuwait undaunted by Socceroos opener
KUWAITI midfielder Abdullah Al Buraiki insists his team is not scared of the Socceroos ahead of Friday night’s eagerly anticipated Asian Cup opener.
Asian Cup build-up has ‘Roos bouncing
SOCCEROOS forward Mathew Leckie says the switch has been flicked on the Asian Cup hype, four days ahead of their Group A opener against Kuwait.
Kick-off times in spotlight as heat causes concern
THE Asian Cup’s “ridiculous” kick-off times and an A-League match played in dangerous 41C today is a warning Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup organisers cannot ignore.
The day two old pros grounded wild child Kruse
ROBBIE Kruse burst onto the A-League scene in 2007 but within two years his professional career was on the ropes. Six years later and he’s flying again.
Tommy to rebound from less than Oarsome Cup
AFTER failing to produce his best football at the World Cup, Tommy Oar wants Socceroo redemption – individually and collectively – at the Asian Cup.
Bozza’s five Asian Cup games not to miss
IT should be no surprise that there are two Australia games in Mark Bosnich’s top five games he is looking forward to most at the Asian Cup.
Bahrain making big impression in Ballarat
THE positive effects of the Asian Cup on Ballarat will be remembered long after the friendly result between Bahrain and Jordan on Sunday night is forgotten.
Fortress Australia: Socceroos tough at home
THE Socceroos are unbeaten at home in 20 matches and veterans Mile Jedinak and Mark Bresciano say the team is a different proposition in Australia.
Ban benefits Milligan’s Socceroos preparations
MARK Milligan’s three-week A-League suspension for elbowing Terry Antonis may have inadvertently helped his Asian Cup cause.
Franjic keen on A-League loan return
RUSSIA-BASED Socceroo Ivan Franjic revealed that he is eager to return to the A-League on loan once his Asian Cup commitments are completed.
Disagreement leads to UAE-Kuwait cancellation
KUWAIT’S preparations for their Asian Cup opener against Australia suffered a setback when their scheduled warm-up against the UAE was cancelled.
I’m ready to explode: Kruse exudes confidence
ROBBIE Kruse has revealed that he was too “distressed” to watch the Socceroos’ World Cup matches, but boldly declared he’ll “explode” at the Asian Cup.
No guarantees as Ange keeps players guessing
JASON Davidson says no one feels secure in the Socceroos starting line-up heading in to the Asian Cup – except maybe for captain Mile Jedinak.
Art of preparation: Socceroos cover all angles
THE fans see the friendly matches and the two-week training camp. But in truth the Socceroos Asian Cup preparations truly began in Brazil six months ago.
Luongo out to make impression on home soil
SWINDON Town’s Massimo Luongo feels he better placed to make an impact on the Asian Cup than the World Cup, where he was an unused substitute.
‘Where we sit right now I’m pretty pleased’
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou was beaming after his squad got through their first high-intensity session ahead of Friday’s Asian Cup opener.
Ange has entire squad on edge for Kuwait game
ANGE Postecoglou has told every player to be ready for Kuwait on Friday as the mercury rises in Socceroos camp ahead of the Asian Cup opener.
Jedinak declares time for results is now
AFTER eight losses in 12 games, Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak says the time for results is now, insisting Brazil 2014 has them primed for the Asian Cup.
McKay lauds Socceroos’ midfield riches
SOCCEROO Matt McKay cited the midfield omissions of Oliver Bozanic and James Holland as proof competition for places has intensified since the World Cup.
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