‘It’s dangerous to talk like this’: Jordan boss blasts Socceroos’ pre-game hype
The Socceroos’ big talk of victory in the build up to their Asian Cup opener against Jordan was “dangerous”, according to their coach Vital Borkelmans.
The Socceroos’ big talk of victory in the build up to their Asian Cup opener against Jordan was “dangerous”, according to their coach Vital Borkelmans.
United Arab Emirates survived a scare to salvage a controversial 1-1 draw in their Asian Cup curtain-raiser against Bahrain as substitute Ahmed Khalil smashed home a late penalty.
Australia came into the Asian Cup as one of the favourites but a stunning header has given the Socceroos the worst possible start.
The Socceroos have a fresh mindset under new coach Graham Arnold despite a horror preparation for their Asian Cup defence.
Son Heung-min is looking forward to making history with South Korea at the upcoming Asian Cup. He’s just sorry it has to come at the expense of helping Spurs maintain their EPL title challenge.
Australia’s Asian Cup defence preparations have been dealt a huge blow after winger Martin Boyle was ruled out of this month’s tournament with a knee injury. And another forward will get a second chance because of it.
With the Asian Cup just around the corner, we check out which teams could really challenge the Socceroos in the UAE.
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence.
Veteran Mark Milligan will become just the fifth man to lead Australia into a major international tournament when the Socceroos begin their Asian Cup defence on Sunday against Jordan.
The Socceroos may be defending Asian Cup champions but in the likes of Japan, South Korea, Iran and Saudi Arabia they are sure not get their own way over the next month in the UAE.
The Socceroos will kick off their Asian Cup defence against Jordan next weekend full of confidence after disposing with Pim Verbeek’s Oman 5-0 in their final hit-out in Dubai.
An initial batch of 13 Socceroos have got a jump on the rest of the squad by arriving in the United Arab Emirates 12 days before their opening Asian Cup game against Jordan.
Australia will have to defend their Asian Cup title without star midfielder Aaron Mooy – though coach Graham Arnold has had some good news about another injured star.
A host of Graham Arnold’s squad for the Asian Cup will play for their clubs beyond Christmas in a bid to win the clubs support for the national team. Meanwhile Aaron Mooy is in despite his injury.
The auditions are over and the stage is set, Graham Arnold’s Socceroos squad for the 2019 Asian Cup is beginning to take shape — but who will be lucky enough to board the plane come January?
SOUTH Korea will extend its upcoming stay in Brisbane to play Uzbekistan at Ballymore on November 20, three days after the friendly against the Socceroos.
EMERGING star Daniel Arzani’s worst fears are set to be confirmed, with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers revealing the Socceroos young gun has likely torn his ACL after badly twisting his knee. He will see a knee specialist in Europe next week.
NEW Socceroos coach Graham Arnold paid tribute to Australia for giving a ‘good account’ of themselves in Russia, but also expected better things to come now that he is in charge.
THE Matildas will be carrying the weight of convincing FIFA and the federal and state governments Australia is worthy of hosting the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
AUSTRALIA was just four minutes from a major international disaster until stopper Alanna Kennedy saved the Matildas from a premature exit at the AFC Asian Cup in Jordan.
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ALANNA Kennedy’s last-gasp heroics failed to paper over the Matildas poor Asian Cup semi-final performance against Thailand.
MATILDAS attacking midfielder Katrina Gorry says the Japanese fear of failure is a trump card Australia must play on before the do-or-die AFC Asian Cup clash in Amman on Friday.
MATILDAS boss Alen Stajcic believes the mongrel in Australia’s DNA which saw national teams punch well above their weight in the past will see off Japan on Friday.
IT took a super hot Matildas just 44 minutes Wednesday to put reigning AFC Asian Cup titleholder Japan in serious jeopardy of relinquishing its 2014 crown.
MATILDAS coach Alen Stajcic has been dealt a lemon in the AFC Asian Cup draw but he chooses to overcome the lopsided scenario on the pitch with results rather than words.
THOMAS Kristensen has been left out of Brisbane’s AFC Champions League playoffs squad as Roar coach John Aloisi takes a safety-first approach with his Danish midfield enforcer.
THE A-League’s best young talent will be on show when the Olyroos take on Asia’s best at the AFC U23 Championship in China – and you can watch every minute live.
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