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‘We’re just getting started’: Ikonomidis buoyed by Socceroos display against Palestine

Chris Ikonomidis says the Graham Arnold era has lift-off after the Socceroos picked up their first win of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ by defeating Palestine in Dubai. The Socceroos prevailed 3-0 on Friday night (AEDT) thanks to goals from Jamie Maclaren – his first for the nat

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Classy Socceroos topple Palestine at the AFC Asian Cup

The Socceroos have bounced back in impressive fashion at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, beating Palestine 3-0 at a sold-out Rashid Stadium on Friday night (AEDT). First-half goals from Jamie Maclaren - his first for the Socceroos – and Awer Mabil had Australia in the lead before

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Relive: Socceroos show their class with win over Palestine

The Socceroos have picked up their first win of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, showing their class with a 3-0 win over Palestine in Dubai on Friday night. After the opening game loss against Jordan, Graham Arnold's side responded in emphatic fashion with goals from Jamie

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Listen in to episode three of the Socceroos podcast - out now

The countdown is on to Australia’s clash with Palestine at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ and as kick-off approaches, we’ve got the latest episode of the Socceroos Podcast to get you excited. Michael Zappone and Socceroos media officer Ben O’Neill provide a real insight int

Mark Milligan press conference pre-Jordan match

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Jordan loss will be a 'distant memory' after Palestine clash, says Milligan

Socceroos captain Mark Milligan said his side are “very keen” to produce an emphatic response against Palestine at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ on Friday evening (AEDT). Australia were beaten 1-0 by Jordan in their first match of the tournament but Milligan is confident a big p

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Arnold ‘expecting a great reaction’ against Palestine as Rogic gets green light

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold said Tom Rogic has had “full clearance from specialists” and will play in Friday’s crucial AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ clash against Palestine. Midfield playmaker Rogic suffered a hand injury in Australia’s 1-0 defeat to Jordan in their tournament ope

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Your Ultimate Guide to Socceroos v Palestine

The Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign takes them to Dubai for Friday night’s pivotal clash with Palestine. Graham Arnold’s men are aiming to rebound from a narrow defeat to Jordan in last weekend’s tournament opener and have set their sights on a stronger showing at

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Boyle shares injury update after knee surgery

Socceroos winger Martin Boyle will spend the rest of the season on the sideline after undergoing knee surgery in Scotland. Boyle, 25, sustained the injury late in the 5-0 friendly win over Oman in December and was forced to withdraw from Australia’s squad for AFC Asian Cup UAE

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Gallery: Socceroos train in Dubai ahead of Palestine encounter

The Socceroos are continuing to fine-tune preparations in Dubai ahead of their second match at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Australia will set out to secure their first points in Group B when they take on Palestine in a crunch clash at 10:00pm (AEDT) on Friday night. Andrew

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Degenek backs upbeat Socceroos to improve against Palestine

Milos Degenek believes the opening game defeat to Jordan has allowed the Socceroos to sharpen their focus for what’s ahead in the rest of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The squad have analysed the Jordan game thoroughly and are now fully focused on getting things back on t

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Behich: Socceroos refreshed and refocused after family visit

Aziz Behich says a visit from the players’ families in Dubai has given the Caltex Socceroos a major boost ahead of Friday night’s (AEDT) crunch AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ clash against Palestine. After switching camp from Al Ain to Dubai ahead of the second Group B encounte

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‘We’ll make the country proud again’: Ryan’s vow for Palestine clash

Amidst the disappointment of the loss to Jordan in their opening game of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, the Socceroos immediately switch their focus to putting things right against Palestine on Friday night (AEDT). Goalkeeper Mat Ryan indicated the team let themselves down in th

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Match preview: Socceroos v Palestine

The Socceroos continue their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign with a pivotal clash against Palestine on Friday night (AEDT) in Dubai. After the opening game loss against Jordan, Graham Arnold’s men will be desperate to bounce back with an improved showing against Palestinians.

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Listen in to episode two of the Socceroos Podcast - out now

The countdown is on to Australia’s next match at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, and we’ve got the latest installment of the Socceroos Podcast to keep you in touch with all the latest news out of the camp. Michael Zappone and Socceroos media officer Ben O’Neill start by loo

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How to watch the Socceroos against Palestine

The Socceroos will be prepared for a huge clash when they take on Palestine in their second Group B clash at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ on Friday. Graham Arnold’s side do battle with Palestine for the very first time at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, with kick-off at 10pm