Studs Up: rating our Asian Cup heroes
STUDS UP: David Davutovic rates the campaigns of every Socceroos player during the Asian Cup. Cast your vote, and re-live his weekly chat.
Asian Cup
A golden moment for Australian football
AT first Frank Lowy said there were “no words for what I am feeling now”, but in the end he found one. “Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful,” he declared.
Cup triumph to boost Socceroos ranking
THE Socceroos could climb up to 47 spots on the controversial FIFA world rankings after their Asian Cup success.
Super-fit Socceroos outlast opponents
WHEN the Asian Cup final went to extra time, there was no doubt among the Socceroos that they would triumph physically.
Shattered Kruse facing long lay-off
A HEARTBROKEN Robbie Kruse could miss the rest of the German season after scans confirmed that severely strained ligaments in his left ankle.
Super subs excel for Socceroos
ANGE Postecoglou has long demanded his substitutes make an impact, and they most certainly did on the grandest stage.
The moment Ange inspired his troops
IT was the moment for which coaches can scarcely prepare, bringing their team together seconds after it has suffered an equaliser that feels like a mortal blow.
Luongo grabs his chance to shine
JUST eight months ago he was a surprise inclusion in Australia’s World Cup squad. Now Massimo Luongo has been named the Asian Cup’s Most Valuable Player.
Victory soothes sore Franjic
STARTING the Asian Cup final under an injury cloud, gutsy right-back Ivan Franjic conceded he didn’t expect to last 74 minutes on Saturday.
Nation basks in Socceroos’ glory
IT was the kind of rousing reception normally unseen in Australia until later in the calendar year. For soccer chiefs it was as much a sign that the world game was now as deeply entrenched in Australia as AFL footy.
Why last night was so special
WE ARE officially the champions of Asia. But that’s not what made Australia’s victory against South Korea as special as it is.
Tired Socceroos front up to reward loyal fans
HUNDREDS of jubilant Socceroos fans celebrated with the newly-crowned Asian champions at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney on Sunday morning.
Video: Socceroos crowned kings of Asia
THE Socceroos are the champions of Asia, goals to Massimo Luongo and James Troisi sealing a famous extra time victory against Korea Republic in Sydney.
‘Aussies can take on the world’
AFTER a heroic win in last night’s Asian Cup final, Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou believes his side is destined for greater things.
Roos courage prevails as Sydney delivers
AS the sun dropped towards the horizon beyond ANZ Stadium, the sense grew of history waiting to be written.
No Cahill heroics for Roos this time
HE loves the big occasions, but for once Tim Cahill didn’t find himself on the scoresheet in one as the Socceroos were crowned kings of Asia.
Socceroos make history in final thriller
THE Socceroos are the champions of Asia, James Troisi’s extra time goal securing a thrilling victory over Korea Republic. Re-live the action.
Young Roos show courage on biggest stage
ANY concerns of stage-fright were banished by the young Socceroos, who overcame key injuries and late heartbreak to claim the Asian Cup in glorious fashion.
Socceroos Asian Cup final player ratings
THERE were no shortage of heroes for the Socceroos – who sealed the title of Asian Cup champions – but who shone brightest. Find out in our Player Ratings.
Video: the key moments in Roos triumph
VIDEO: look back at the vital moments that delivered Australia the country’s first major international trophy on a pulsating night of action.
Video: celebrate an epic night in Oz sport
SIT back and watch as Australia celebrate a momentous achievement in sporting history and enjoy the best pictures from a cracking night.
Ange expected drama, but never lost faith
ANGE Postecoglou said he never lost faith in his side, despite South Korea temporarily looking like spoiling the Socceroos’ Asian Cup party in the final.
Reaction: we knew we had more legs
MASSIMO Luongo says Australia knew they had the legs to run over South Korea in extra-time. WATCH the reaction of all the Socceroos big guns.
Kossie: kids now have new Roo heroes
THE Socceroos’ Asian Cup campaign has given birth to a new generation of heroes for Australian kids to emulate.
A-League to build on Asian Cup interest
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip hopes the success of January’s Asian Cup translates in to greater interest in the returning A-League.
Unlikely story of the Socceroo and the prince
A FRIENDSHIP between a Malaysian prince and a Socceroo is one of the Asian Cup’s most unlikely, but underlines Australia’s deep roots in the Confederation.
Super Son is ‘biggest superstar now in Asia’
HE may pale in comparison to recently toured Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones, but in South Korea Son Heung-Min sits comfortably with any rock star.
Asian Cup just start of Ange’s grander scheme
ANGE Postecoglou said the Socceroos’ Asian Cup final will just be a staging post in their ongoing revolution. In other words, there is more to come.
Five things Roos must do to lift trophy
ONLY Korea Republic stands in the Socceroos’ way of lifting the Asian Cup trophy tonight. Here’s what Ange Postecoglou’s side must do to get the job done.
No pressure, Ange! Lowy says Australia expects
HE won’t be around to enforce it, but Frank Lowy has already set Ange Postecoglou a fresh target, after the Socceroos reached the final of the Asian Cup.
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