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Ange's incredible record in make-or-break matches

With the Caltex Socceroos taking a detour on the Road to Russia, a make or break AFC World Cup qualifier playoff looms with Syria. And the good news is Australia’s manager Ange Postecoglou’s coaching record on the big occasions is quite phenomenal. We look at some of the cr

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EPL club's Hyundai A-League link with Aussie keeper

When former Central Coast Mariners keeper Mat Ryan joined EPL outfit Brighton and Hove Albion, he had a pleasant surprise when meeting a former Hyundai A-League manager working at the newly promoted club. Working under manager Chris Hughton at Brighton is first team coach Paul

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Ange: fitness key over two legs against Syria

Caltex Socceroos head coach Ange Postecoglou has stressed the importance of fitness saying Syria will have to "work pretty hard to keep up with us" over the two legs of their their 2018 FIFA World Cup play-off qualifier. Australia face Syria in neutral Malaysia next week (Oct

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Analysis: 23-man Caltex Socceroos squad for Syria

Attack-minded selections, fresh faces and in-form European based stars highlight Ange Postecoglou's intent with his 23-man Caltex Socceroos squad announced today (Wed) in Sydney for two make or break World Cup qualfiers in October. Australia kicks off its camp this weekend in

Ange Postecoglou has named a 23-man squad for the Caltex Socceroos' play-off against Syria.

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Ange finalises 23-player squad for Syria series

Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Ange Postecoglou has promoted five fresh faces to his final 23-player squad for next month’s crunch 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Syria. Former Hyundai A-League players Aziz Behich, Craig Goodwin, Nikita Rukavytsya, and Matthew Jurman

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EPL keeper Ryan relishes Krul competition at Brighton

Caltex Socceroo keeper Mat Ryan has welcomed the competition for his spot at EPL outfit Brighton and Hove Albion. The Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper has just been named in Ange Postecoglou’s squad for the make or break World Cup qualifiers against Syria early next month. As we

Bailey Wright of Bristol City battles for the ball with Darren Pratley of Bolton Wanderers

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Caltex Socceroos English Championship update

As Ange Postecoglou prepares to name his side for the upcoming make-or-break World Cup qualifiers against Syria, a trio of Caltex Socceroos were in English Championship action this morning. But a key man in Ange's plans sat out his side's latest victory. IT'S ALL WRIGHT FOR

Caltex Socceroos star Mat Leckie and Bayern Munich goal-machine Robert Lewandowski.

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Stats comparison: Leckie v Lewandowski

Caltex Socceroos flyer Mat Leckie has rediscovered his scoring touch since moving to new club Hertha Berlin in Germany's Bundesliga. In great news for Ange Postecoglou ahead of Australia's make-or-break World Cup qualifiers against Syria next month, the attacker has been on fi

Syria looms as a dangerous opponent for the Caltex Socceroos in next month's FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff.

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Syria ‘make it difficult’ for opponents: Iran boss

Syria has surprised the world by making it to the final round of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Mat Leckie has enjoyed an impressive start to the season with Hertha Berlin.

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Which Aussies are firing ahead of Syria showdown?

The Caltex Socceroos put it all on the line in their make-or-break FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff games against Syria next month. The good news for Ange Postecoglou is that some of his key players are bang in form. AARON MOOY The Caltex Socceroos star has been an ever

Syria players celebrate a goal against China in Malaysia.

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Caltex Socceroos playoff: Syria’s record in Malaysia

The Caltex Socceroos next assignment to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup begins with an away leg against Syria on neutral soil in Malaysia.

Robbie Kruse scored in a third straight game for Vfl Bochum overnight.

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Kruse on fire in Germany

Caltex Socceroos winger Robbie Kruse continued his hot goal-scoring form, scoring for a third game in succession in Vfl Bochum’s win over Ingolstadt in the 2.Bundesliga.

Mat Ryan kept a clean sheet in Brighton's win over Newcastle.

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Ryan's clean sheet as Seagulls fly in EPL

Caltex Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan has kept his second clean sheet of the Premier League season to inspire Brighton to a valuable 1-0 win over Newcastle United overnight.

Ange Postecoglou has reflected on the Caltex Socceroos' exploits during a massive June in a chat with FFA TV.

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Caltex Socceroos v Syria: time for cool heads

When it comes to playing in big games – and they don't come much bigger than make-or-break FIFA World Cup qualifiers - it’s important to remain calm and keep everything in perspective.