Brad Smith challenges for the ball with UAE's Abdelaziz Sanqour.
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UAE win 'vital' for Australia: Smith

Caltex Socceroos attacking defender Brad Smith believes his side deserved their three points after a "vital" win over UAE 2-0 in World Cup qualification on Tuesday night.

Mat Ryan made some crucial stops in Australia's 2-0 win over UAE on Tuesday night.
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Returning Ryan delighted with clean sheet

Returning Caltex Socceroos keeper Mat Ryan was delighted with a clean sheet over the UAE in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in Sydney.

Jackson Irvine heads the Socceroos in front again UAE.
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Debut goal delight for Irvine as Caltex Socceroos win

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine choose the perfect moment to open his goal-scoring account for the national team, heading home his side’s first in a 2-0 win over the UAE.

The fans have reacted on social media to Ange Postecoglou's 23-man Caltex Socceroos squad.
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Caltex Socceroos edge UAE in vital win

The Caltex Socceroos defeated UAE 2-0 to pick up three precious points in Group B of World Cup qualification on Tuesday night in Sydney.

United Arab Emirates superstar Omar Abdulrahman.
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Meet the 'Arabian Messi' set to face Australia

If you want another reason to see the Caltex Socceroos tonight, then look no further than the UAE's "Arabian Messi", Omar Abdulrahman.

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak fights for the ball with UAE superstar Omar Abdulrahman.
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UAE 'stronger' for must-win Caltex Socceroos clash

Tuesday night will be huge in Australia and back in the Emirates. Both sides must win. Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden has all you need to know about the fabulous Omar Abdulrahman and his UAE ahead of this massive World Cup qualifier in Sydney.

Caltex Socceroos striker Tomi Juric will arrive in Adelaide full of confidence after scoring again in the Swiss Super League for his club Luzern overnight.
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UAE clash: 'Bring on the pressure!' says Juric

Caltex Socceroos striker Tomi Juric loves the pressure of a World Cup qualifier.

Robbie Kruse in action in a World Cup Qualifier against Jordan.
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UAE clash: WC pressure nothing new for Kruse

Ahead of a pressure-filled World Cup qualifier with UAE on Tuesday, Australian striker Robbie Kruse pointed to the previous World Cup campaign for Brazil 2014.

Tomi Juric on the ball during Australia's 1-1 draw with Iraq.
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Aussies arrive home ahead of must-win clash

A weary Caltex Socceroos squad arrived in Sydney on Saturday morning ahead of one of their most important World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night.

Robbie Kruse says home support is vital for the Caltex Socceroos against UAE on Tuesday night.
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Home support key against UAE

After four games out of six on the road in some tough places and trying conditions, Caltex Socceroos striker Robbie Kruse said the Aussies are relishing a home tie on Tuesday night with UAE in Sydney.

Tim Cahill.
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Cahill shows NT Indigenous footballers the way

At 4:30 pm on Sunday 26th March, at North Sydney Oval, Tim Cahill met five courageous 12-15 year old Indigenous players who have moved 3000 kilometers from their homes in remote areas of the Northern Territory, to train and go to school in Sydney.

Japan players celebrate a goal in their win over UAE.
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Caltex Socceroos: Group B results and ladder

Japan and Saudi Arabia are now three points clear of Australia at the top of the Group B table after overnight World Cup qualification action.

Striker Tomi Juric gets a pass away during the 1-1 draw with Iraq in Tehran.
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Langerak rues ‘two points dropped’ in Tehran

Caltex Socceroos keeper Mitch Langerak felt Australia dropped two points after scrapping with Iraq in a 1-1 draw in Tehran on Thursday.

Winger Mat Leckie takes on his Iraqi opponent during the 1-1 draw in Tehran.
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Ange: Australia struggled to cope with Iraq

Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou rued his side’s second half display and inability to control large parts of the contest after a 1-1 draw with Iraq in Tehran on Thursday.

The Caltex Socceroos were forced to share the spoils against a spirited Iraq in Tehran.
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Caltex Socceroos’ battling draw in Tehran

The Caltex Socceroos have shared the spoils for a fourth time in a row after a battling 1-1 draw in chilly Tehran against a tenacious Iraq in Group B of World Cup qualification on Thursday.