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D'Agostino: One of my greatest career achievements so far

Australia U-23 forward Nicholas D'Agostino says his brace against Thailand on Saturday ranks as one of his greatest career achievements so far, as Graham Arnold's men secured their first win of the AFC U-23 Championship.  Trailing 1-0 late at the end of the first half, D'Agost

AFC U-23's win v Thailand
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Australia U-23's surge to top of Group A after comeback win over Thailand

Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team recorded their first win at the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 on Saturday evening, producing a spirited display in steamy conditions to defeat Thailand 2-1 at the iconic Rajamangala Stadium.  In front of over 22,000 vociferou

Trent Sainsbury
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Aussies Abroad: Sainsbury features in top of the table clash

There was mid-week action for a number of Socceroos across Europe – including a crucial top-of-the-table clash for Trent Sainsbury in Israel. Sainsbury’s second-placed Maccabi Haifa spurned the chance to go top of the Israeli Premier League as they returned to action for the f

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Joshua Laws ready for big atmosphere against AFC U-23 hosts

He represented Australia at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile in 2015, and now Scotland-born, Sydney-raised, German-based footballer Joshua Laws could be set to make an impact at the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020. With short turnarounds between fixtures at the competition

Australia's starting XI sing the anthem ahead of the Iraq clash
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LIVE STREAM: Australia U-23 v Thailand U-23

The Australian U-23 men's national football team continue their AFC U-23 Championship campaign in the early hours of Sunday morning (AEDT) with their second group stage clash, taking on hosts Thailand. Graham Arnold's side opened the tournament with a hard-fought 1-1 draw agai

Aaron Mooy
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Socceroos weekend preview: Mooy and Ryan aiming for Premier League bounce back at Everton

After a shock exit in the FA Cup last weekend, Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan turn their attention back to Premier League matters as they prepare to take on Carlo Ancelotti’s resurgent Everton. The Socceroos pair were both rested from the FA Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday but are su

Thomas Glover
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Glover expects improvement as vital Thailand clash looms at AFC U23 Championship

Goalkeeper Tom Glover says the Australian squad have already switched focus to the potentially-decisive clash against Thailand at the AFC U-23 Championship on Saturday night. Graham Arnold’s youngsters opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iraq on Wednesday

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Gersbach buoyed by Australia’s promising start at AFC U-23 Championship

Defender Alex Gersbach feels there are plenty of positives to take from Australia’s 1-1 draw with Iraq in the opening match of the AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night. Despite taking a second-half lead through Reno Piscopo’s jaw-dropping free-kick, the young Aussies were

Reno Piscopo
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Piscopo’s ‘special’ goal a tribute to bushfire victims

Reno Piscopo dedicated his stunning goal at the AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night to everyone affected by the Australian bushfire crisis. The Wellington Phoenix attacker scored a remarkable long-range free-kick as Australia’s U-23’s opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw

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Piscopo nets outrageous free kick as Australia U-23 draw with Iraq

Reno Piscopo scored a stunning free kick but a late Iraq equaliser ensured Australia U-23's national team opened their AFC U-23 Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw. Graham Arnold's side were on course to open their Group A account with three points after Wellington Phoenix s

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Australia’s Group A games at AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 to be shown on My Football YouTube Channel & Kayo Sports

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to show Australia’s group stage matches at the AFC U-23 Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament – which kicked off on Wednesday night with Australia's clash against Iraq - w

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LIVE STREAM: Australia U-23 v Iraq U-23 - AFC U-23 Championship

Watch Australia's U-23 men's national football team take on Iraq U-23 as they begin their AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night.  You can live stream the game below via our YouTube channel (NOTE: Only available within Australia and no commentary). MORE: ‘Five kids wi

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Australia’s U-23 men’s football team pledge support to Australia’s Bushfire Appeal

Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team have joined hundreds of national and international sports stars and celebrities and thousands of everyday Australians in pledging their support to Australia’s bushfire appeal.  With the squad commencing their AFC U-23 Championship

Asian Cup trophy
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China confirm host cities for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) have confirmed the 10 host cities for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. China were confirmed as hosts for the 2023 tournament in June after the only other bidder – Korea Republic – withdrew from the race to focus on their bid for the 2023 FIFA Wome

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‘We are ready to go’: Deng excited for AFC U-23 Championship to start

A week-long training camp in Malaysia and a solid hit-out against Korea Republic has Thomas Deng convinced Australia are ready to go for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand. Graham Arnold’s squad open their tournament on Wednesday night when they take on Iraq at Thammas