James Troisi looks to wriggle clear of his marker in Australia's 2-0 loss to Japan.
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Japan v Caltex Socceroos: key match stats

Check out the key stats from Australia's 2-0 loss to Japan on Thursday night in Saitama in the World Cup qualifier.

Eugene Galekovic has been called in to the Caltex Socceroos squad in place of the injured Adam Federici.
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Galekovic called into Caltex Socceroos squad

Eugene Galekovic has been called in to the Caltex Socceroos squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier against Thailand.

Caltex Socceroos playmaker Tom Rogic looks to take on a couple of Japanese defenders.
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Video: Japan v Caltex Socceroos match highlights

Check out all the highlights in the Caltex Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan in Saitama on Thursday night.

Mark Milligan is confident the Caltex Socceroos will get the job done against Thailand on Tuesday night.
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Milligan ready for ‘biggest game in 10 years’

Mark Milligan believes a vocal home crowd could be decisive as the Caltex Socceroos go all-out in what the defender describes as the most important qualifier in a decade.

Four Caltex Socceroo surrond Japan attacker Yuya Osako.
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REPORT: Caltex Socceroos beaten in Saitama

A goal in either half has seen Japan edge out the Caltex Socceroos 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup qualifier in Saitama on Tuesday night.

Mathew Leckie looms as a key player for the Caltex Socceroos against Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
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Need for speed the answer to topple Thailand

Caltex Socceroos winger says speed will be the key to unlocking Thailand’s defence in Tuesday night’s must-win FIFA World Cup qualifier in Melbourne.

Australian players celebrate Tom Rogic's stunning strike in the Socceroos' 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia.
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Caltex Socceroos: when we delivered on goals front

A win and a stack of goals is what the Caltex Socceroos will be chasing against Thailand in Tuesday night’s massive FIFA World Cup qualifier in Melbourne.

Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki and Caltex Socceroos midfielder Mark Milligan.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Japan v Caltex Socceroos WCQ

Australia can book their spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a win but face a tricky task against a Japanese outfit desperate to achieve the same result on home soil.

The Caltex Socceroos are put through a warm-up during a training session in Japan.
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Preview: Japan v Caltex Socceroos

Two group heavyweights, massive regional rivals, star players from the EPL on show all with the tantalising prospect of potentially sealing automatic World Cup qualification at one of the great venues of Asia, Saitama Stadium in Tokyo. GALLERY: Who'll start against Japan? PHOT

The Caltex Socceroos are put through a warm-up during a training session in Japan.
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Preview: Japan v Caltex Socceroos

Two group heavyweights, massive regional rivals, star players from the EPL on show all with the tantalising prospect of potentially sealing automatic World Cup qualification at one of the great venues of Asia, Saitama Stadium in Tokyo.

Socceroos XI v Japan.
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How will the Caltex Socceroos line-up against Japan tonight?

We try to predict Ange's starting XI for Saitama...

Ange Postecoglou looks on during a Caltex Socceroos training session in Japan.
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Ange's final message ahead of Saitama showdown

Ange Postecoglou has stressed his side won't change their approach in tonight's blockbuster with Japan, saying the team's DNA is to dominate games irrespective of the scenario or opposition.

Japanese star Shinji Kagawa and Caltex Socceroos star Tomi Juric.
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Japan v Caltex Socceroos: stats preview

The Caltex Socceroos and Japan go head-to-head in Saitama tonight, both knowing a win will secure them automatic World Cup qualification. But who are the pass masters? And how do the compare on defensive stats?

Mitch Langerak has joined Spanish outfit Levante.
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Transfer news: Aussie keeper signs for La Liga club

Mitch Langerak could be playing against Real Madrid and Barcelona this season after news he's signed with La Liga outfit Levante.

Jackson Irvine has left Burton Albion and linked with fellow Championship club Hull City.
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Caltex Socceroo joins ex-EPL outfit Hull City

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine has moved from Burton Albion to Hull City in the English Championship on a club-record deal, the clubs confirmed on Wednesday night (AEST).