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Giannou: Penalty preparation key in Socceroos dramatic shootout triumph

Striker Apostolos Giannou says the preparation the Socceroos did on penalties heading into the Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan was key in their victory. Australia moved into the Quarter Finals of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after seeing off the Uzbeks 4-2 in the shootout

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‘I’ve never seen anyone guess every single penalty’: Degenek’s confidence in Socceroos’ shootout success

Standing on halfway with his teammates ahead of the do-or-die AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 penalty shootout against Uzbekistan, Socceroos defender Milos Degenek felt remarkably calm. After 120 gruelling minutes could not separate the teams, there was, as always, a littl

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Milligan: Leckie’s return adds new dimension to Socceroos

Skipper Mark Milligan believes the return of Mat Leckie has brought another dimension to the Socceroos as they head into their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Quarter Final against UAE. Leckie missed the group stage of the tournament due to a hamstring injury, but came off the bench i

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Download the official Socceroos AFC Asian Cup 2019 wallpaper

The Socceroos are in the UAE for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 and Graham Arnold's men are preparing for a Quarter Final against the host nation on Friday. Ahead of the massive last-eight clash, we've released an official Socceroos team photo wallpaper for your desktop/tablet. T

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Leckie: I’ve ‘never hit a penalty that good’

Socceroos forward Mathew Leckie explained the penalty he scored to secure Australia’s 4-2 shootout win over Uzbekistan may have been the best of his life. Graham Arnold’s side dominated proceedings during their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 clash, but were denied on sev

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GALLERY: Ryan and Leckie the heroes for Socceroos against Uzbekistan

What a night - the Socceroos have progressed to the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup™ for a fourth straight time after beating Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties (0-0 AET). Mat Ryan pulled off two incredible saves during the penalty shootout, while Mat Leckie marked his return to

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Opposition confirmed: Socceroos to face UAE in Quarter Finals

After emerging victorious from a gripping encounter against Uzbekistan, the Socceroos will face hosts the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, 26 January 2019 at 3am (AEDT) in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Quarter Finals. Graham Arnold’s men got the job done over the White Wolves v

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Shootout star Ryan reflects on his Schwarzer moment for triumphant Socceroos

Mat Ryan cast his mind back to Mark Schwarzer’s titanic 2005 showing against Uruguay after mimicking the Socceroos great during Tuesday morning’s suspenseful shootout triumph over Uzbekistan at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The Brighton and Hove Albion man was just 13 when the lege

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Ryan the hero as Socceroos prevail on penalties in Round of 16 nail-biter

Mat Ryan was the shootout hero as the Socceroos beat Uzbekistan 4-2 on penalties to reach the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Quarter Finals following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes in Al Ain. Star goalkeeper Ryan saved two attempts to set the stage for the fit-again Mathew Leckie

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Relive all the suspense of the Socceroos' shootout triumph over Uzbekistan!

It went right down to the wire but the Socceroos emerged victorious on penalties against Uzbekistan in a tense Round of 16 clash at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Mat Ryan saved two spot-kicks while Mark Milligan, Robbie Kruse, Apostolos Giannou and Mathew Leckie all converted

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Podcast Episode 5: Preparations almost complete, Irvine's tunes and bangers

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