The Caltex Socceroos celebrate after the win over Syria in Sydney.
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Analysis: this Caltex Socceroos squad can deal with the pressure

An infusion of attacking thrust, some key returning names and a core of in-form and experienced stars headline Ange Postecoglou’s preliminary 30-man squad named on Wednesday for next month’s crucial FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Honduras. The Caltex Socceroos must bea

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Ange Postecoglou names preliminary 30-player squad for Honduras hurdle

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Ange Postecoglou has today named a preliminary 30-player squad for next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Intercontinental Play-off (CONCACAF-Asian Zone) against Honduras. 22 of the 23 players originally selected for the Caltex Socceroos’ recent success o

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5 facts on Honduras coach Jorge Luis Pinto

He’s the man trying to mastermind the Caltex Socceroos’ downfall in the final phase of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Honduras boss Jorge Luis Pinto is a vastly experienced coach who will have his side primed for the Intercontinental Playoff matches in Centr

Trent Sainsbury celebrates the Caltex Socceroos win over Syria.
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Sainsbury: ‘Battle-hardened’ Caltex Socceroos ready to fight against Honduras

It has shades of Uruguay 2005 about it and defender Trent Sainsbury is confident the Caltex Socceroos are battle-hardened and street-smart enough to get the desired result against Honduras. The Caltex Socceroos take on Honduras on November 11 (AEDT) in Central America and then

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Honduras squad analysis: profiling their key players

We’re just a few weeks away from the Caltex Socceroos’ make-or-break Intercontinental playoff against Honduras to get to the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It looms as a huge challenge for Ange Postecoglou’s men as they aim to qualify for a fourth successive World Cup. Ahead of the t

The Caltex Socceroos celebrate after the win over Syria in Sydney.
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Caltex Socceroos to take on Honduras in final round of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

The Caltex Socceroos will play Honduras in their final two qualification matches for the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year. After last night’s victory over Syria, Australia’s opponent in the two-legged intercontinental play-off was decided in matches played today in Central a

Honduras will play the Caltex Socceroos for a spot in Russia 2018.
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HONDURAS EXPLAINER: Meet the Caltex Socceroos’ CONCACAF playoff opposition

Honduras have been confirmed as the Caltex Socceroos' opponents in next month's intercontinental playoff for a place at Russia 2018. Here’s what we know about this Central American nation’s national team. HONDURAS * Honduras are 74th in the latest FIFA rankings * They

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'Win and we're through': Ange

Ange Postecoglou insists the Caltex Socceroos will take an ‘aggressive’ approach into Tuesday night’s make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Syria. Following a 1-1 draw in Thursday’s first leg in Malaysia, a win or a scoreless draw will be enough for Australia to progress t

Trent Sainsbury is expecting another physical battle with Syria on Tuesday night.
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Caltex Socceroos ready for 'physical' Syria: Sainsbury

Experienced Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury has heaped praise on his less-seasoned international team-mates ahead of game two of Australia's World Cup playoff against Syria. And he's reserved particular platitudes for fellow central defender Matt Jurman, who debuted

Bahrain players celebrate staying alive in the chase for a 2010 World Cup berth.
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A history of AFC World Cup qualifying playoffs

Australian fans already know that Asian Football Confederations Play-Offs for the FIFA World Cup can be full of drama. There may be more to come and below are three of the most dramatic. Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain 2010 The final inter-continental playoff between Bahrain and

Caltex Socceroos training in Malaysia.
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Caltex Socceroos train in Sydney ahead of Syria playoff

The Caltex Socceroos have hit the training pitch for the first time since their 1-1 draw with Syria, completing a solid 35-minute session on a cool afternoon at Stadium Australia on Sunday. All 23 players completed the session without any issues, indicating coach Ange Postecog

James Troisi could play a key role against Syria in Sydney.
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Fresh legs to make difference for Caltex Socceroos: Troisi

Playmaker James Troisi has flagged the possibility of mass changes for Tuesday night’s second leg against Syria and believes Caltex Socceroos’ imposing home record will make the difference. The Australian squad will hit the training pitch for the first time on Sunday afternoon

Tomi Juric breaks free of his Syrian defender in the first leg.
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Sydney memories to drive Juric in must-win Syria playoff

Striker Tomi Juric says has some wonderful memories playing at Stadium Australia and will call on those ahead of the Caltex Socceroos’ make-or-break World Cup playoff against Syria. Tuesday night’s clash is just the second time Australia will return to play at the venue since

The fans can have a big role to play for the Caltex Socceroos on Tuesday night.
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Fans can be Caltex Socceroos’ 12th man

When it comes to these make-or-break FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, every little detail counts. The first leg 1-1 draw between the Caltex Socceroos and Syria in Melaka ensures both nations have everything to play for in the return leg in Sydney on Tuesday night. The win

Caltex Socceroos celebrate James Troisi's winning goal in the Asian Cup final.
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Caltex Socceroos at Sydney Olympic Park: last three games at the venue

Sydney’s Stadium Australia plays host to Tuesday night’s must-win FIFA World Cup playoff second leg against Syria. The venue has played host to some of the Caltex Socceroos’ most memorable moments (remember Uruguay in 2005) and a win over the Syrians will add another thrilling