Socceroos Abroad News

Aussies Abroad: Nabbout makes his J-League debut

Caltex Socceroos attacker Andrew Nabbout as made his debut for Urawa Reds in the J-League. The ex-Newcastle Jets star come on for the last 20 minutes as his new club lost 2-1 to Jubilo Iwata. Despite taking an eighth-minute lead through Shinzo Koroki, the Reds conceded late

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Aussies abroad weekend preview: Mooy racing clock for vital clash

With the international break now over, a host of Aussies will return to club action in England, Europe and Asia this weekend. The opportunity to press their claims for a spot on the plane to Russia is running out, meaning every game and every minute counts for all the FIFA Wor

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Elder’s FA Cup dream ended by Southampton

The fairytale run of Australian defender Callum Elder and his Wigan Athletic in England’s FA Cup is over after their quarter-final loss to Southampton on Monday morning (AEDT). Wigan, who play in League One, went down 2-0 at the DW Stadium after second-half goals from Pierre-E

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Aussies Abroad: Rogic shines as Celtic held

Tom Rogic will head into Caltex Socceroos camp this week with another impressive 90 minutes under his belt as Celtic were held to a draw against Motherwell in the SPL overnight. Despite dominating the match and having double the shots at goal than their hosts, the Hoops were u

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Disappointment for Vukovic in Belgium Cup final

Caltex Socceroos gloveman Danny Vukovic has suffered heartbreak in the Belgium Cup final, going down 1-0 after extra-time against Standard Liege. In a tense and cagey final, both sides struggled to create chances as scores were locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes. But Liege stru

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Aussies Abroad: Kruse stars again in Germany

Robbie Kruse will head into Caltex Socceroos camp in confident mood this week after continuing his impressive form with 2.Bundesliga outfit VFL Bochum overnight. The former Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory flyer had an assist as Bochum came from two goals down to beat Sandh

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Mooy’s Huddersfield slump to EPL defeat against Palace

Caltex Socceroos playmaker Aaron Mooy could do nothing to inspire Huddersfield Town in the Premier League overnight, going down 2-0 to relegation rivals Crystal Palace. In his second match back from a knee injury, Mooy got through the full 90 minutes for David Wagner’s men at

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Championship wrap: Luongo scores in QPR’s impressive comeback

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo scored a classy goal as QPR came-from-behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against promotion candidates Fulham in the English Championship overnight. Fulham, unbeaten in their last 15 matches, led 2-0 heading into first-half stoppage-time befo

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Aussies Abroad: Maclaren’s 10-man Hibs secure draw in SPL

It was a frustrating night for Caltex Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren as his 10-man Hibernian held on for a 1-1 at St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday morning (AEDT). But the young Aussie only played 14 minutes, substituted after Hibs keeper Ofir Marciano was

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Aussies abroad weekend preview: Vukovic chasing silverware in Belgium

A few of Australia’s overseas brigade will be involved in some vital matches this weekend, with a couple of Caltex Socceroos gloveman set for some huge Cup matches in their respective countries. And with Caltex Socceroos boss Bert van Marwijk trimming his squad for the upcomin

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Championship wrap: Irvine stars in Hull City’s big win

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has continued his excellent form in the English Championship, setting up a goal in Hull City’s demolition of Ipswich Town on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Irvine provided the assist for the opening on 18 minutes, finding Markus Henriksen

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Aussies abroad: Hrustic scores in Eredivisie

Australian Under-23 international Ajdin Hrustic netted his first goal of the season to help his Dutch side FC Groningen to a drought-breaking win in the Eredivisie overnight.

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Aussies abroad: Borrello continues to shine

Caltex Socceroos hopeful Brandon Borrello has continued his impressive form in Germany overnight, picking up an assist in Kaiserslautern’s narrow defeat in the 2.Bundesliga. The former Roar flyer set up teammate Osayamen Osawe on the stroke of half-time to put his side on leve

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Championship wrap: Irvine scores in Hull’s seven-goal thriller

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine was on the scoresheet as Hull City staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Norwich City in a seven-goal thriller in the English Championship overnight. Irvine netted his side’s first goal as Hull claimed a pulsating come-from-behind 4-

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Ryan saves penalty as Brighton’s unbeaten run ended

Mat Ryan produced an impressive penalty stop but it wasn’t enough as his Brighton outfit suffered defeat in the English Premier League overnight. The Caltex Socceroos shot-stopper denied England legend Wayne Rooney from the spot late in the second half as the Seagulls were bea