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Michael Zappone and Socceroos media officer Ben O’Neill had a chat ahead of the Socceroos’ Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan which is only hours away. The game, which kicks off on Tuesday, 22 January at 1am (AEDT), will see Australia battle it out for a place in the AFC Asi

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Your Ultimate Guide to Socceroos v Uzbekistan

There are no more second chances as the Socceroos prepare to take on Uzbekistan in a massive AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019tm Round of 16 clash in Al Ain on Tuesday morning (AEDT). Graham Arnold’s attacking philosophy was there for all to see during the group stage with the Socceroos

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Gallery: Socceroos train ahead of Uzbekistan encounter

The Socceroos have hit the track ahead of their do-or-die Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan. Graham Arnold's men enter Tuesday morning's (1:00am AEDT) match having scored six goals in their last two AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ games with five different scorers on target.

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Maclaren: Refreshed and focused Socceroos are ready to fire

Socceroos forward Jamie Maclaren believes the day’s break granted to the players by Graham Arnold and staff has freshened up the squad ahead of their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ clash with Uzbekistan. Australia face the White Wolves knowing a win will earn them a quarter-finals b

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Match preview: Socceroos v Uzbekistan

Having finished the group stage on a strong note, the Socceroos head into their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan in a do-or-die encounter. Australia bounced back from their opening fixture to score six goals in two games, putting three goals past Pa

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Sainsbury gains fresh perspective from stint on the sideline

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury said the one-match suspension he served during Australia’s 3-2 win against Syria in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ gave him a different perspective on the game. Sainsbury was forced to sit out the Socceroos’ final Group B fixture after accruing

Mabil, Rogic, Socceroos, AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019

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How to watch the Socceroos v Uzbekistan in Round of 16

With the group stages well and truly complete, and teams knowing their Round of 16 fate, the Socceroos enter the pointy end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ with a battle against Uzbekistan on Tuesday morning (1am AEDT). Graham Arnold’s men have showcased a free-flowing brand o

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Meulensteen praises Socceroos going ‘from strength to strength’

Socceroos Assistant Coach Rene Meulensteen has praised the squad’s performances as they prepare for their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan on Tuesday morning (AEDT). Australia finished strongly in Group B, registering a 3-0 win over Palestine before

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Opposition confirmed: Socceroos take on Uzbekistan in Round of 16

Following their 3-2 win over Syria in Group B, the Socceroos have earned themselves a Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The meeting was confirmed when Uzbekistan fell 2-1 to Japan in their Group F encounter, putting the White Wolves in second

Awer Mabil and Graham Arnold celebrate Mabil goal v Syria, Asian Cup 2019

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Spanish legend Villa gives Mabil stunner nod of approval

Awer Mabil is turning heads around the footballing world right now - and one of the sports biggest names has taken notice. Mabil marked his rise to prominence with a sensational opening goal in the Socceroos' 3-2 triumph over Syria earlier this morning, an effort so striking i

Socceroos win five-goal thriller over Syria

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Social media reacts to the Socceroos' last-gasp victory over Syria

The Socceroos booked a spot in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout stages on Wednesday morning (AEDT) following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Syria, with the thrilling contest in Al Ain providing plenty of talking points. Stunning strikes from Awer Mabil and Tom Rogic, plus a s

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Gallery: Best pics from Socceroos' win over Syria

The Socceroos made it back-to-back wins at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after their thrilling 3-2 win over Syria in Al Ain on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Tom Rogic scored a stoppage-time winner to ensure second spot in Group B for Graham Arnold’s side, after earlier goals f

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The Equation: Socceroos await Round of 16 opponent at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

The Socceroos are through!

Awer Mabil thumbs up at end of Syria game, Asian Cup 2019

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‘The best is yet to come’ insists goalscorer Mabil as Australia ponders last 16

With four goals in his first seven Socceroos appearances, Awer Mabil is fast becoming a fan-favourite for the national team.

Rhyan Grant action v Syria, Asian Cup 2019

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‘The crowd was unreal’: Grant praises support as the Socceroos shift focus to knockout stage

Rhyan Grant says the support of Socceroos fans in the UAE and back home in Australia is helping to drive the team forward in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The Socceroos secured a 3-2 win in a thrilling contest against Syria on Wednesday morning (AEDT) to move into the knockout