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Caltex Socceroos vs Syria: key stats from amazing second leg win

Australia bossed the stats against Syria to hold on and win 2-1 in Sydney on Tuesday night for a 3-2 aggregate victory.

REPORT: Cahill scores twice as Caltex Socceroos defeat Syria after extra time epic!

The Caltex Socceroos' World Cup qualification quest continues after they defeated a brave Syria 2-1 in extra time of their second leg Asian Qualifier Playoff on Tuesday night in Sydney. After drawing their first leg match in Malaysia 1-1 Australia ensured they'd progress 3-2

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Preview: Caltex Socceroos vs Syria

One nation’s World Cup hopes will come to an abrupt end on Tuesday night when Australia host Syria in their second leg Asian Qualifier Playoff.

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Who'll start for the Caltex Socceroos against Syria?

It all comes down to this.

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'Win and we're through': Ange

Ange Postecoglou insists the Caltex Socceroos will take an ‘aggressive’ approach into Tuesday night’s make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Syria. Following a 1-1 draw in Thursday’s first leg in Malaysia, a win or a scoreless draw will be enough for Australia to progress t

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‘Another opportunity for a great moment’: Ange on Caltex Socceroos' make or break clash

Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes a return to home soil will give his side a lift as they look to overcome Syria in a make-or-break World Cup qualifier second leg on Tuesday night at Sydney Olympic Park. Following a 1-1 draw in Thursday’s first leg in Malaysia,

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Fans travel and stadium info for Caltex Socceroos vs Syria

Did you know tickets for the Caltex Socceroos’ Asian Qualifiers Playoff against Syria at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday night include entry and return travel on Sydney Trains services and major event buses? All the info is at this link. https://transportnsw.info/events/201

Awer Mabil in action for Pacos de Ferreira.

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Aussies Abroad: Mabil scores in Portugal

Fringe Caltex Socceroos winger Awer Mabil has found the net in Portugal. The former Adelaide United flyer opened the scoring for Pacos de Ferreira in their League Cup clash with Rio Ave. Mabil's goal looked to have won the game before an injury time equaliser saw the match

Trent Sainsbury is expecting another physical battle with Syria on Tuesday night.

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Caltex Socceroos ready for 'physical' Syria: Sainsbury

Experienced Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury has heaped praise on his less-seasoned international team-mates ahead of game two of Australia's World Cup playoff against Syria. And he's reserved particular platitudes for fellow central defender Matt Jurman, who debuted

Bahrain players celebrate staying alive in the chase for a 2010 World Cup berth.

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A history of AFC World Cup qualifying playoffs

Australian fans already know that Asian Football Confederations Play-Offs for the FIFA World Cup can be full of drama. There may be more to come and below are three of the most dramatic. Saudi Arabia vs Bahrain 2010 The final inter-continental playoff between Bahrain and

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Caltex Socceroos train in Sydney ahead of Syria playoff

The Caltex Socceroos have hit the training pitch for the first time since their 1-1 draw with Syria, completing a solid 35-minute session on a cool afternoon at Stadium Australia on Sunday. All 23 players completed the session without any issues, indicating coach Ange Postecog

James Troisi could play a key role against Syria in Sydney.

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Fresh legs to make difference for Caltex Socceroos: Troisi

Playmaker James Troisi has flagged the possibility of mass changes for Tuesday night’s second leg against Syria and believes Caltex Socceroos’ imposing home record will make the difference. The Australian squad will hit the training pitch for the first time on Sunday afternoon

Tomi Juric breaks free of his Syrian defender in the first leg.

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Sydney memories to drive Juric in must-win Syria playoff

Striker Tomi Juric says has some wonderful memories playing at Stadium Australia and will call on those ahead of the Caltex Socceroos’ make-or-break World Cup playoff against Syria. Tuesday night’s clash is just the second time Australia will return to play at the venue since

The fans can have a big role to play for the Caltex Socceroos on Tuesday night.

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Fans can be Caltex Socceroos’ 12th man

When it comes to these make-or-break FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, every little detail counts. The first leg 1-1 draw between the Caltex Socceroos and Syria in Melaka ensures both nations have everything to play for in the return leg in Sydney on Tuesday night. The win

Caltex Socceroos celebrate James Troisi's winning goal in the Asian Cup final.

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Caltex Socceroos at Sydney Olympic Park: last three games at the venue

Sydney’s Stadium Australia plays host to Tuesday night’s must-win FIFA World Cup playoff second leg against Syria. The venue has played host to some of the Caltex Socceroos’ most memorable moments (remember Uruguay in 2005) and a win over the Syrians will add another thrilling