Defender Bailey Wright is all smiles for the trip.
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Socceroos en route to Dushanbe

We go inside the Socceroos flight to Dushanbe ahead of their FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan.

Bailey Wright in action against Bangladesh
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Preston's Wright eyes Tajikistan World Cup qualifier

Bailey Wright says he hopes he showed enough to keep his Socceroos staring spot, desperate to test his newly-formed defensive partnership with Matthew Spiranovic in Tajikistan.

Nathan Burns netted his first goal for the Socceroos against Bangladesh.
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A-League powers the Socceroos

In a boost for the reputation of the Hyundai A-League, all four scorers for the Socceroos in their victory over Bangladesh in Thursday night's FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifier got their start in the Hyundai A-League.

Jamie Maclaren netted the winner for the Olyroos.
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Maclaren strike decisive as Olyroos down Turkey

The Olyroos have continued preparations for January’s AFC U23 Championships with an impressive 1-0 win over Turkey’s under-21 outfit in Istanbul overnight.

Ben Halloran has found a new home in Germany with Heidenheim.
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Socceroos transfer wrap

​The Socceroos were busy in the transfer market during the off-season. With the transfer window closing during the week we recap all the Socceroos' transfers as our players heed Ange Postecoglou’s call for regular club football.

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FFA Statement on Socceroos in Dushanbe

"FFA's advance party has been in Dushanbe for several days and have been liaising with the authorities in Tajikistan," said an FFA spokesperson.

The Socceroos cruised to a 5-0 win over Bangladesh in Perth.
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FFA TV | Socceroos masterclass in Perth

Socceroos stars Mark Milligan and Mathew Leckie recount Australia's impressive 5-0 World Cup Qualification win over Bangladesh in Perth.

The Joeys XI which downed French side Stade Rennais 2-1 in September.
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Impressive Joeys down Stade Rennais in France

The Joeys have continued their impressive form in France overnight with a hard-fought 2-1 win over club side Stade Rennais (Youth) in Limoges.

Mark Milligan on the ball at nib Stadium against Bangladesh.
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Socceroos wary of World Cup opponents

Socceroo midfielder Mark Milligan says Australia will have to stay disciplined and ruthless as they prepare to face their next FIFA Russia World Cup 2018™ Qualifier on Tuesday night against a relatively unknown opponent in Tajikistan.

Socceroo Mathew Leckie shields possession against Bangladesh in Perth.
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Leckie likes red-hot Socceroos

Mathew Leckie has fired a warning to the Socceroos rivals in their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ qualifying group, declaring there’s no team that can get near them when they are in the mood they were on Thursday night.

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Match Details Article | Tajikistan v Socceroos

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The Socceroos thank the Perth crowd at full-time at nib Stadium.
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Socceroos await tougher test in Tajikistan

They cruised against Bangladesh but coach Ange Postecoglou knows things will be much tougher when the Socceroos take on Tajikistan away in their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifier on Tuesday night.

Mass Luongo and Aaron Mooy impressed in a new-look midfield for the Socceroos.
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Luongo loving Mooy, Rogic Socceroo combo

Socceroo playmaker Massimo Luongo praised the new-look Australian midfield after they eased past Bangladesh 5-0 in their World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifier on Thursday night in Perth.

Tom Rogic was at his incisive best during an impressive performance.
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Celtic’s Rogic rapt with Socceroo return

Speaking after his star return for Australia on Thursday night in Perth, Socceroo playmaker Tom Rogic said he’s learnt to appreciate football more after his long layoff from injury.

Aaron Mooy was one of the Socceroos best against Bangladesh.
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Ange praises fluent Socceroos

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou praised his team’s professionalism after they steamrolled Bangladesh 5-0 in their FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifier on Thursday night in Perth.