We can rise to the occasion again: UAE coach
ADMITTING their bodies will be exhausted, UAE coach Mahdi Ali hopes his player’s “heart and spirit” will lift them against the Socceroos on Tuesday.
Asian Cup
Video: key moments in epic Asian Cup night
FROM Panenka penalties to send offs, unbearably tense shootouts, calamitous misses and cranky coaches, Friday night Asian Cup action had everything.
Perfect Panenkas add class to night of drama
WHAT better way to break the tension in two highly-charged Asian Cup quarter-finals than a couple of Panenka penalties. Enter Omar Abdulrahman and Younis Mahmoud.
Sainsbury denies Roos are one-man band
TIM Cahill’s younger teammates hailed his genius, but defender Trent Sainsbury said the Socceroos were far from a one-trick pony.
Japan crash out, Iraq win thriller
REIGNING champions Japan have been knocked out of the Asian Cup, while Iraq progress in a game that defied belief. Re-live a huge night of action here.
Queiroz holds tongue over Iran red card
IRAN coach Carlos Queiroz says if he speaks his mind about Ben Williams he will “finish his career” after the referee’s call cost his side against Iraq.
Luongo urges young Roos to glory
SENSING “something special” is brewing, Massimo Luongo has urged his fellow Socceroo young guns to make the most of the Asian Cup chance that awaits them.
UAE on the spot as holders Japan crash out
HOLDERS Japan are sent packing from the Asian Cup by UAE, whose stunning win will see them play Australia for a spot in the final. Watch the highlights.
Cahill’s scoring ‘instinct’ like no other
TIM Cahill believed that he had no option but to attempt the scissors kick when Ivan Franjic’s looping header entered the penalty area.
Video: Iraq beat Iran in penalty thriller
IRAQ are through to the semi-finals after beating rivals Iran on penalties in one of the great Asian Cup clashes in Canberra. Watch video highlights here.
Undercooked Bresc wants more game time
A LACK of football has Socceroos playmaker Mark Bresciano frustrated that he has been unable to show his best form during the Asian Cup.
Jedinak lauds Socceroos medical staff
SKIPPER Mile Jedinak paid tribute to the Socceroos’ medical staff who helped recover from an ankle injury to feature in the quarterfinal win over China.
Video: watch Cahill’s impressive Cup showreel
TIM Cahill invariably saves his best for the big stage. Relive five of his best goals from his World Cups and Asian Cups exploits over the years.
Forget pass marks, Socceroos in it to win it
FORGET the semi-finals being a “pass mark” – Ivan Franjic says the Socceroos won’t be satisfied unless they win the Asian Cup next week.
Cahill caps ‘special’ night with special goal
TIM Cahill revealed that he had a pre-game hunch that it would be a “special” night for him and the Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium.
Cahill’s 39 steps to Socceroos greatness
TIM Cahill has been scoring goals for five Socceroos coaches for more than 10 years. From World Cups to Asian Cups and friendlies, here are all 39 in detail.
Fact: Cahill’s our super sniper
WE look at seven incredible facts that will leave you in no doubt that Tim Cahill is the greatest marksman Australia has ever seen.
Cahill’s brilliant bicycle kick
TIM Cahill scored twice in Australia’s quarterfinal win against China but it was his epic opener which will never be forgotten.
Final four is great but can Socceroos win it?
PRE-ASIAN Cup, the minimum benchmark was widely set as a semi-final appearance. Now that the Socceroos have got there, is it time to re-assess?
Angry Ange ‘frustrated as hell’ with critics
SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou has lashed out at critics questioning his position and his long-term plan for the national team.
Cahill’s magic double seals win
IT’S that man again! Tim Cahill has scored twice to give Australia a 2-0 win over China. Re-live a huge night of quarter-final action here.
Super Cahill does it again for Socceroos
IT was that man again. Tim Cahill scored two wonderful goals to inspire Australia to a 2-0 win over China in their Asian Cup quarter-final.
Japan, Iran shun favouritism
IRAN and Japan are both brushing off their favouritism tags for Friday’s Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Analysis: Cahill the difference again
SOCCEROOS fans may be waiting for the next superstar to arrive, but Tim Cahill isn’t following the script.
Video: key moments as Roos beat China
VIDEO: the key moments as the Socceroos get past China in the quarter-finals. And there’s no surprises Tim Cahill features heavily!
Socceroos player ratings v China
VOTE NOW: We run the rule over Australia’s 2-0 win against China. Who starred, and who struggled? Check our ratings and then cast your vote!
South Korea into semis after thriller
SOUTH Korea have reached the final four of the Asian Cup after scoring twice in extra-time to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a dramatic quarter-final.
Iran boss Queiroz knows what’s at stake
CARLOS Queiroz has been lauded as Iran’s mastermind but he knows how big the job is against Iraq on Friday night.
Iraq coach calls for Iran fans segregation
IRAQ coach Rahdi Swadi says Iraqi and Iran fans should be segregated as the rivals meet in a do-or-die clash at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.
Socceroos v China: Team Dragon profile
IT is only a matter of hours until the Socceroos take on China in the Asian Cup quarter-final. here’s what you need to know about our opponents.
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