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FFA CEO David Gallop and Caltex Socceroos striker Tim Cahill.

FFA CEO David Gallop on talks with Caltex Socceroo Tim Cahill

Tim and I had a chance to catch up last week in Sydney. Firstly, it was a chance for me to reiterate that it would be fantastic to have Tim playing in the Hyundai A-League.

Greece players celebrate Iaonnis Maniatis' long range stunner against the Caltex Socceroos.

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Video: Greece's Beckham-esque goal

Greece midfielder Iaonnis Maniatis has turned himself into a viral sensation with a goal from his own half downing the Caltex Socceroos in Melbourne on Tuesday night.

Greek players celebrate Ioannis Maniatis' long-range stunner against Australia.

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Socceroo Gersbach praises Greece's 'Beckham' goal

Alex Gersbach will always remember his Caltex Socceroo starting debut - and the teen won't easily forget the extraordinary second goal from Tuesday night's friendly loss to Greece in Melbourne.

Bailey Wright challenges for the ball with Greek forward Anastasios Bakasetas.

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Greece gave the Socceroos due respect: Wright

Caltex Socceroo defender Bailey Wright said Greece gave Australia due respect by doing their homework on the Aussies which helped them to a win over Ange Postecoglou’s men.

Aaron Mooy controls the ball during Australia's 2-1 loss to Greece in Melbourne.

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Socceroos must learn from Greece loss: Mooy

Caltex Socceroo playmaker Aaron Mooy said Australia were outshone by an eye-catching Greece to lose 2-1 at Etihad Stadium in a friendly on Tuesday night and he hopes they learn from the Greeks' tactics.

Trent Sainsbury fights for the ball during Australia's 2-1 loss to Greece.

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Sainsbury: 'We made it hard for ourselves'

Goal-scorer Trent Sainsbury says the Caltex Socceroos were their own worst enemy in their sloppy 2-1 loss to Greece at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

Tom Rogic was well contained by Greece in Melbourne.

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Analysis: Caltex Socceroos v Greece in Melbourne

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou had predicted Greece would be "a good test" for his team before the two-match series and so it proved on Tuesday night, with Australia reminded of what to expect as they look to qualify for a fourth straight World Cup.

Tim Cahill rises for a header during Australia's 2-1 loss to Greece.

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Cahill: 'Greece did their homework on Socceroos'

Veteran striker Tim Cahill believes the Caltex Socceroos learned some valuable lessons in the loss to Greece who he said did their homework on the Australian team.

Ange Postecoglou looks on during his side's 2-1 loss to Greece.

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Ange reaction: 'We lost our composure'

Ange Postecoglou says the Caltex Socceroos were made to pay for a lack of composure and flow in their game as they went down to a fired-up Greece on Tuesday night.

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FFA statement on anti-social behaviour in Melbourne

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has tonight expressed its disappointment over the behaviour of a small number of fans prior to the Caltex Socceroos v Greece international at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

The Caltex Socceroos ahead of kick off against Greece at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Rogic shines brightest as Socceroos audition for big moves

With no major tournament for the Caltex Socceroos to shine in this off-season, Tom Rogic made the most of his opportunity to impress on the international stage.

Adam Federici has re-signed with EPL club AFC Bournemouth.

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Caltex Socceroo goalkeeper extends EPL stay

Caltex Socceroos Goalkeeper Adam Federici is determined to secure top billing at AFC Bournemouth after agreeing fresh terms with the Premier League club.

Socceroos and Greece players shake hands before kick-off at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.

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Caltex Socceroos upstaged by Greece

The Dodoni Series finished all square after Greece squared the ledger at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday night.

The Caltex Socceroos were edged 2-1 by Greece at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

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Caltex Socceroos lose to classy Greece in Melbourne

The Caltex Socceroos were beaten 2-1 by an impressive Greece with the visitors’ Iaonnis Maniatis smashing an absolute stunner at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.