Socceroos player ratings v UAE
THE Socceroos are in the Asian Cup decider, but who led the charge in the 2-0 semi-final success over United Arab Emirates? Vote now!
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The stat Ange will love most
THE Socceroos admitted they weren’t at their best in a 2-0 win against UAE but this statistic will have Ange Postecoglou smiling.
No A-League interest as China make Cahill play
ASIA looms as Tim Cahill’s next destination, with the Socceroos superstar almost certain to have played his last game for New York Red Bulls.
Childhood obesity eats away at caring Karembeu
CHRISTIAN Karembeu played on some of the world’s grandest stages – now he’s got a new mission. The former France star is tackling obesity among kids.
Studs Up: Roos to make two changes
THE introduction of James Troisi and Matthew Spiranovic are likely to be Ange Postecoglou’s only changes for Tuesday’s semifinal against UAE.
Five things Roos must do to reach decider
THE Socceroos are just 90 minutes away from the Asian Cup final, with just United Arab Emirates standing in their way tonight. Here’s how they can do it.
Clinical South Korea end 27-year final wait
SOUTH Korea are in the final of the Asian Cup, and lie in wait for the Socceroos if the home side can navigate a path to ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
UAE papers link Cahill with club move
UAE newspaper The National reports Tim Cahill has reportedly agreed a tentative deal to end his stay at New York Red Bulls to transfer to a UAE club.
As it happened: South Korea 2, Iraq 0
SOUTH Korea await either the Socceroos or United Arab Emirates in Saturday’s Asian Cup final after sinking gallant Iraq 2-0 in soggy Sydney.
The A-League minnows powering the Roos
THERE will be many proud families and mentors watching the Socceroos, but a handful can reflect on one club’s contribution to the cause.
Magic Mahdi engineering dream UAE run
MAHDI Ali likes to talk about dreams he has had, but the sight of the UAE coach could just spark nightmares on the Australian bench.
Cahill follows greats in No.9 reinvention
HE was a midfielder up until 2013, yet Tim Cahill has followed some of the game’s greats to reinvent himself as one of a deadly striker.
Ange better prepared for UAE than in 2003
ANGE Postecoglou’s immediate future will be defined by the United Arab Emirates – but so is his past. He still vividly remembers one particular game in 2003.
Socceroos beware: meet the Emirati Maradona
HE has proven to be the Asian Cup’s most entertaining player, now UAE attacker Omar Abdulrahman stands between the Socceroos and a spot in the final.
Video: Asian Cup goes up yet another notch
WE were surprised by how good the Asian Cup group stages were. But we were BLOWN AWAY by the drama of four sensational quarter-finals.
Analysis: Who completes Socceroos midfield?
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou has a tough call on who fills the third and final midfield spot in Monday night’s Asian Cup semi-final.
‘We’ll try and choke them until they’re blue’
DEFENDER Trent Sainsbury has revealed that the Socceroos will try and maul the UAE when in possession in Tuesday night’s Asian Cup semi-final.
Green, gold and mighty proud
HIS incredible goals have saved our nation from defeat so many times. Find out what drives Tim Cahill’s passion for Australia.
Socceroos to target ‘lazy’ Abdulrahman
THE SOCCEROOS have tagged UAE superstar Omar Abdulrahman as ‘not a hard worker’ ahead of Monday night’s Asian Cup quarter-final.
Iran protest over ‘ineligible’ Iraqi rejected
IRAQ will play their Asian Cup semi-final with South Korea after the AFC threw out a protest from Iran claiming Iraq had fielded an ineligible player.
Holman warns of UAE danger
FORMER Socceroo Brett Holman said the UAE’s lightning attacking trio pose the biggest threat in Monday’s Asian Cup semi-final.
Postecoglou to keep up the pace
HIS team sore but ready for duty, Ange Postecoglou insists his side’s cavalier quest to win the Asian Cup will not be toned down for the semi-final with the UAE.
Roos back Ange rotation plan
ROBBIE Kruse and Mathew Leckie have declared the rotation gamble has paid off, after they were dropped for Australia’s final group match that ended in defeat.
Ryan lets his feet do the talking
IT was his hands that got him into the Socceroos, but goalkeeper Mathew Ryan believes it has been his feet that have helped him stay there.
Japan weren’t favourites – we are!
JAPAN’S Asian Cup elimination doesn’t mean the favourites are out – because Australia deserve that mantle, winger Robbie Kruse has claimed.
Leckie’s hamstring sweet for Tuesday
BULLOCKING Socceroo Mathew Leckie has cleared himself to play in Tuesday’s Asian Cup semi-final against the UAE in Newcastle.
UAE know they can’t be Cahill obsessed
THEY could be forgiven for obsessing about Tim Cahill, but the UAE players insist they must not fall into that trap.
Roos Insider: the Australia Day awards
IT’S time to hand out awards from Socceroos camp. Who is in need of a pat on the back and who needs to be brought back down to earth?
Roos think Hunter can be a fortress
THE Socceroos believe the controversial semi-final venue Hunter Stadium could prove to be a fortress in Tuesday’s Asian Cup semi-final against UAE.
Iranians target wrong Ben Williams on Facebook
AN American namesake of Asian Cup referee Ben Williams has been bombarded with Facebook messages from Iran.
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