Caltex Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou vows his side will get Perth fans "out of their seats" in September.
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Ange delighted with Perth as host for crucial clash

Coach Ange Postecoglou says the Caltex Socceroos are ready to take their football to the next level, starting with their FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Iraq at Perth's Rectangular Stadium on September 1.

The Caltex Socceroos kick off their Road to Russia in Perth against Iraq on September 1.
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Caltex Socceroos start Road to Russia in Perth against Iraq

The Road to Russia will start in Perth with the Caltex Socceroos talking on Iraq at the Perth Rectangular Stadium on 1 September 2016, Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced today.

Match Details Article | Socceroos v Iraq
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Match Details Article | Socceroos v Iraq

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Trent Sainsbury celebrates scoring against Greece with Mark Milligan and Tim Cahill.
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FFA TV | Caltex Socceroos camp wrap

It's been a busy fortnight for the Caltex Socceroos with a friendly against Euro-bound England and the Dodoni Series against Greece providing stern tests of the squad's development.

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren in his debut appearance in the green and gold against England.
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Jamie Maclaren: The making of a Socceroo

Jamie Maclaren’s Caltex Socceroos debut against England last month caps a remarkable story for the young striker.

Mat Leckie grabs the ball after Trent Sainsbury's goal against Greece at Etihad Stadium.
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FFA TV | Socceroos lament Etihad showing

Caltex Socceroos defenders Trent Sainsbury, Alex Gersbach and Ryan McGowan reflect on the loss to Greece at Etihad Stadium.

FFA CEO David Gallop and Caltex Socceroos striker Tim Cahill.
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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.