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FIFA World Cup
Why ugly is beautiful for the Socceroos
Five things we learnt from Tony Popovic’s first two fixtures in charge of Australia, as the national team stays in the hunt for direct World Cup qualification.
- by Emma Kemp
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Australian soccer
Socceroos park the bus – eventually – to snatch a priceless point against Japan
The draw against the Samurai Blue completes an encouraging first window in charge for Tony Popovic, who has steered Australia’s World Cup qualification campaign back on track.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Own goals only as Socceroos hold Japan to draw in World Cup qualifier
Tony Popovic’s Australia are out to defy history and build momentum against the Samurai Blue.
- by Emma Kemp
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Australian soccer
How Japan became the soccer nation Australia wishes it could be
The Samurai Blue have been faultless so far in World Cup qualifying, their success underpinned by an ambitious 100-year plan for the game. Meanwhile, Australian soccer...
- by Vince Rugari
The ‘Willy Wonka’ moment that put Harry Souttar back on track for Socceroos
A change in club has proved the world of difference for the Australian defender.
- by Anna Harrington
‘Great chance to shock the favourites’: Rejuvenated Socceroos up for a blue in Japan
The Socceroos have beaten the Samurai Blue just once in 12 meetings since the famous Tim Cahill-inspired 3-1 win in Kaiserslautern at the 2006 World Cup, but they will face the runaway group leaders with renewed confidence after a first-up win over China under new coach Tony Popovic.
- by Vince Rugari
New-look Socceroos shift focus to ‘beautiful challenge’ in Japan
A draw on Tuesday night would be a fabulous result for the Socceroos, but coach Tony Popovic believes they are capable of springing a massive upset over their great rivals.
- by Vince Rugari
Big in Japan: The Socceroo in the middle of world football’s ultimate underdog tale
It’s the J.League’s answer to Leicester City: a team of no-name battlers, managed by an ex-high school coach, which is on track to win the title in their first top-flight season.
- by Vince Rugari
Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
- by Vince Rugari
How Kewell plans to uphold Postecoglou’s legacy at Yokohama F. Marinos
The Socceroos legend has been confirmed as head coach of the Japanese club where Ange Postecoglou started an Aussie tradition.
- by Vince Rugari
First-time winner to be crowned at World Cup after Spain, Sweden advance to semis
Spain defied the Netherlands and a mercurial performance from Stefanie van der Gragt to advance, while Sweden blunted Japan’s Women’s World Cup charge and won through to another semi-final.
- by Ben McKay
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