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The Equation: All to play for in Group B after Palestine and Syria stalemate

The Socceroos may not have gotten the result they wanted against Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, but Palestine and Syria’s stalemate, plus the fact there are still two matches remaining in the group phase, puts Australia in a position where everything is still to play for.

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Gallery: Best pictures from Socceroos v Jordan

See the pick of the photos from Australia's 1-0 loss to Jordan on Sunday night in their opening AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Group B clash. The Socceroos take on Palestine in their second Group B fixture on Friday, January 11 at 10:00pm AEDT. REPORT: Jordan defeat Socceroo

Socceroos skipper Mark Milligan gets a pass away.

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Milligan: Jordan defeat won’t derail Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign

Skipper Mark Milligan is confident the Socceroos will bounce back quickly from Sunday night’s 1-0 loss to Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ opener in Al Ain. In a match Australia dominated for long periods, a first-half header from Jordan’s Anas Bani Yaseen proved th

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Jordan defeat Socceroos in Al Ain

The Socceroos have started their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign with a defeat, going down to Jordan 1-0 at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Sunday night. Despite dominating for large periods, Graham Arnold’s side were undone by Anas Bani Yaseen’s first-half header. Australi

A bandaged Massimo Luongo drives forward from midfield.

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Relive: Socceroos go down to Jordan in AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ opener

The Socceroos were denied a winning start to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after losing 1-0 against Jordan in Al Ain on Sunday night. Graham Arnold’s side created a string of chances, especially in the second half, but were undone by Anas Bani Yaseen's first-half header. MATC

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Graham Arnold insists that ‘pressure is just a word’ as AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ gets underway

With the Socceroos about to begin their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign, coach Graham Arnold has insisted that “pressure is just a word” ahead of the opening clash against Jordan at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. Australia goes into the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ as reig

Mark Milligan press conference pre-Jordan match

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‘We’re ready to get going’: Mark Milligan calls for a winning start from the Socceroos

The moment has arrived, and Socceroos skipper Mark Milligan is confident that Australia can get its AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign off to a successful start against Jordan on Sunday (10:00pm AEDT).

Podcast team Michael Zappone, Emma Kemp, Ben O'Neill

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

There are more ways than ever to enjoy the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, with the launch of the Socceroos Podcast the latest way to stay in touch with everything that is happening in the United Arab Emirates. With the Caltex Socceroos kicking off their Asian Cup campaign against J

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Your ultimate guide to Socceroos v Jordan

The Socceroos will begin their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign against Jordan at 10:00pm (AEDT) this evening. Four years on from the last AFC Asian Cup held on home soil and won by Australia, the Socceroos will commence their fourth appearance at Asia’s premier football tour

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GALLERY: Socceroos put through paces on AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ eve

The Socceroos continued final preparations in Al Ain ahead of their opening Group B fixture at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Australia are in great form, recently firing to a 5-0 win against Oman thanks to goals from Andrew Nabbout, Chris Ikonomidis, Awer Mabil, Milos Degen

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Mathew Leckie to remain with the Socceroos squad

Graham Arnold has confirmed that Hertha BSC attacker Mathew Leckie will remain with the Australian squad at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after making great progress on his hamstring injury with the help and guidance of the Socceroos’ medical team over the past ten days. Leckie

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Smiling winger ready to get down to serious business in the UAE

Livewire forward Awer Mabil has announced himself to Socceroos fans in recent months with some electrifying performances, as well as two goals in his four international appearances so far. As the 23-year-old looks forward to Australia’s opening match of the AFC Asian Cup UAE

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‘I am really happy to be here’: Giannou delighted to be part of Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign

It may just be the best ‘Happy New Year’ message that Apostolos Giannou ever gets. The 28-year-old forward was relaxing at home in the early hours of the morning on January 1 when he received an unexpected call from Socceroos coach Graham Arnold. Soon afterwards, the Melb

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Nabbout ready to shoulder responsibility at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

Socceroos forward Andrew Nabbout insists he has come back from his FIFA World Cup shoulder injury at “an even better level” as he sets his sights on helping fire Australia to success at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The Japan-based player was forced off the field in the second

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Match preview: Socceroos v Jordan

The Socceroos' AFC Asian Cup campaign begins with an enthralling Group B contest against Jordan this Sunday evening (10.00pm kick-off AEDT). Graham Arnold's side take on the Middle East nation aiming to issue a statement of intent. It's a great chance for Australia to hit t