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Ange: Caltex Socceroos to 'go hard' in second leg back home

Ange Postecoglou has vowed a refreshed Caltex Socceroos will "go hard" in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Syria following a 1-1 draw in Malaysia. Australia will take a handy advantage to Sydney in the shape of Robbie Kruse's vital first half away g

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Caltex Socceroos v Syria: stats analysis

Australia drew 1-1 against a direct Syria on Thursday night in their first leg playoff World Cup qualifier in Malaysia. Check out the key statistics from the clash in Melaka.

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Focus turns to second leg in Sydney for the Caltex Socceroos

After a 1-1 first leg draw on Thursday night in Malaysia, focus now switches to Sydney next Tuesday night against Syria in their play-off World Cup qualifier. The Caltex Socceroos will look to secure the result they need to keep alive their hopes of playing at next year’s FIF

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Caltex Socceroos and Syria all square after first leg in Melaka

Robbie Kruse's first half goal wasn't enough for the Caltex Socceroos who were held 1-1 by a fast-finishing Syria in their first leg World Cup playoff qualifier in Malaysia on Thursday night. A fluid and well balanced Australian side looked in control for the most part with

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Cahill: Australia embracing make-or-break clash with Syria

The Caltex Socceroos are embracing the make-or-break nature of their FIFA World Cup qualifying series against Syria, according to Tim Cahill. Success over two legs against Syria will feed Australia into an intercontinental playoff for a place at Russia 2018. Preview: Syria

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Ange's final message ahead of Syria showdown

Ange Postecoglou says Australia’s ability to maintain "tempo and fluidity" will be crucial to his side’s chances in tonight’s World Cup qualification play-off against Syria.

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Who’ll start for Caltex Socceroos against Syria?

The first leg of the World Cup qualification playoffs begin with a tricky test in Melaka against Syria on Thursday night. Who’ll line up for the Green and Gold? We try to predict who the boss will play in a 3-4-3. Keeper: Mat Ryan Good form in the EPL means Ryan rema

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'Mature' Ruka raring to go as first leg looms in Melaka

Nikita Rukavytsya hasn’t played for the Caltex Socceroos in almost four years but believes he’s "matured" as a player and is ready to make an impact for the national team. The Israeli-based attacker was a surprise inclusion in Ange Postecoglou’s initial 30-man squad for the ma

Caltex Socceroos in training before their FIFA World Cup qualifier.

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Preview: Syria v Caltex Socceroos

On Thursday night against Syria, the Caltex Socceroos play the first of what they hope will be four matches to clinch World Cup qualification. And it all begins in the neutral venue of the Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka, Malaysia where Ange Postecoglou’s men go searching for a b

Mat Leckie will hope to bring his club form into the clash with Syria.

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Leckie finds his 'rhythm' after sensational start to Bundesliga season

Mat Leckie admits his impressive start to the season with Hertha Berlin has given him extra confidence ahead of Australia’s World Cup qualification play-off series against Syria. The Caltex Socceroos flyer joined Hertha Berlin in the off-season from relegated Ingolstadt. A

Matthew Jurman is in line to start against Syria on Thursday night.

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Could Korea change propel Jurman into Ange's starting XI?

The defensive set up at Matt Jurman's Korean club may prove handy to Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou when he ponders his defensive selections for Syria on Thursday night in Malaysia. In-form Jurman, 27, a former Sydney FC favourite, switched to K-League Classic outfit

Jackson Irvine says he is re-energised ahead of the clash with Syria.

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Irvine energised by Hull move and fresh for WC playoff

In encouraging news for the Caltex Socceroos, Jackson Irvine believes he’s taken his game to a new level since signing with Hull City. Irvine’s form for the national team in 2017 has been eye-catching, with key goals and strong performances during the group qualification stage

Aaron Mooy in training with the Caltex Socceroos in Melaka.

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Caltex Socceroos: 3 key men in Melaka

The Caltex Socceroos enter make-or-break territory with their play off World Cup qualifier first leg against Syria this Thursday night. Now is a time for cool heads and a composed approach to a tricky opponent in humid, potentially rainy, conditions on a heavy surface the Hang

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In-form Luongo prepares for ‘nerve-wracking’ playoff

Caltex Socceroo Massimo Luongo has arrived in Malaysia on a high after an eye-catching season with QPR though he’s described being part of World Cup playoff as “nerve-wracking”. The in-form Championship midfielder has featured in playoffs at club level before with former club

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Troisi wary of tough conditions for Syria clash

Caltex Socceroos attacking midfielder James Troisi says the conditions shouldn’t be underestimated when Australia face Syria in a tricky first leg World Cup playoff qualifier in Malaysia this Thursday night. The Australians began arriving in Melaka on Sunday and today (Monday)