Late goal saves Socceroos disaster
Kusini Yengi scored twice as the Socceroos narrowly avoided what would have been a costly loss to Bahrain.
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‘Absolute catastrophe’: Socceroos rocked
The Socceroos have fallen apart in spectacular circumstances with their world cup qualification campaign on a knife’s edge.
He saved the Socceroos but wasteful star almost cost them the lot
Kusini Yengi came to the rescue for the Socceroos deep into stoppage time, but if the striker really does want to be the next Tim Cahill he has a long way to go, writes ERIN SMITH.
Socceroos escape qualifying disaster after ridiculous half
The Socceroos have escaped with a 2-2 draw against Bahrain in Riffa, conceding two goals inside two disastrous minutes before scoring an equaliser deep into stoppage time.
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Popovic delivers brutal home truths as real test awaits
The Socceroos kicked off the Tony Popovic era with a win – but the new coach gave his team a brutal assessment of their victory, as they warm up for the first real test against Japan.
‘Back that up’: Socceroos’ Japan warning
After getting a first-up win at home, the real challenge for new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic comes in just a few days against Japan.
Analysis: Popovic needs to turn Socceroos’ spark into fire
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wasn’t scared to shake things up in his first match at the helm and while his side played with a spark he needs to make sure it turns into a fire, writes ERIN SMITH.
No ‘excuses’ for Socceroos
Despite having had little time to prepare his team, new Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has backed the Australians to deliver the goods against China on Thursday night.
‘Dream come true’ for Irankunda
Former A-League prodigy Nestory Irankunda has added incentive to star for the Socceroos against China.
Star Aussie pair lauded by their peers
The performances of Jackson Irvine and Steph Catley for their clubs and Australia have earnt them award-winning recognition from their peers.
Rookie winger’s pleasant selection ‘shock’
A potential Socceroos debutant’s coffee plans quickly changed after he was notified he had been chosen in the national squad.
Striker targeting maiden Socceroos goal
Adelaide Oval looms as the perfect place for a proud South Australian to score his first goal for the Socceroos on Thursday night.
Dutch great tied to ‘Golden Generation’ dies
A Dutch great who left an indelible mark on the Socceroos’ “Golden Generation” has died aged 73.
‘Deeply saddened’: Football world in mourning as legend, Guus’ Socceroos assistant dies
Socceroos manager Guus Hiddink’s assistant at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Ajax and Barcelona legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73.
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