Mile Jedinak is embraced by teammates after scoring the Socceroos opener.
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Jedinak: Kyrgyzstan's quality no surprise to Socceroos

Skipper Mile Jedinak denies the Socceroos weren’t caught by surprise by the quality of Kyrgyzstan as the Aussies made a perfect start to World Cup 2018 qualification with a valuable win.

Socceroo Tommy Oar fires a shot from distance against Kyrgyzstan.
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Ange hails Oar after battling win in Bishkek

Ange Postecoglou was relieved the Socceroos got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start in Kyrgyzstan and hailed the performance of his second half substitute Tommy Oar.

Son Heung-min holds up the ball for Korea Republic in their win over Myanmar.
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Korea Republic win, Japan held at home

Two of the Socceroos biggest Asian rivals have made contrasting starts to their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Tuesday night, Korea Republic picking up three points and Japan playing out a stalemate on home soil.

Substitute Tommy Oar scores the Socceroos second goal against Kyrgyzstan.
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Socceroos edge opening World Cup qualifier

The Socceroos have made a winning start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, holding off a determined Kyrgyzstan to record a hard-fought 2-1 win in Bishkek on Tuesday.

Socceroos players celebrate Mile Jedinak's second-half goal against Germany.
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Jedinak: Socceroos aiming for 'next level'

Skipper Mile Jedinak says everything the Socceroos are doing right now is with a purpose to not only qualify but make a statement at the 2018 World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou instructs his players during their 2-2 draw against Germany in 2015.
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Ange relishes testing conditions in Kyrgyzstan

Ange Postecoglou says a poor pitch in Bishkek is all part of the World Cup qualification challenge for the Socceroos ahead of their clash with Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday morning (AEST).

Tim Cahill with his trademark goal celebration for the Socceroos.
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Cahill's fourth World Cup campaign kicks off in Kyrgyzstan

As Tim Cahill prepares to lace up his boots for a fourth FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, the Socceroo great is focused on new beginnings – and not an end to his storied career.

Caltex Socceroos defender Tomislav Mrcela.
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Tomislav Mrcela

Tomislav Mrcela was selected for his first Socceroos squad for the opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.

Daniel De Silva
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Daniel De Silva

Daniel de Silva was selected in his first Socceroos squad for the international against Kyrgyzstan after impressing with his recent performances for the Young Socceroos.

Mitch Langerak in goals for Borussia Dortmund.
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Langerak determined to be Dortmund's No.1

Mitch Langerak is planning to cement his spot as Borussia Dortmund's first-choice goalkeeper, despite the arrival of Roman Burki.

Aziz Behich on the ball during the Socceroos' recent friendly with FYR Macedonia.
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Behich: Socceroos must win in style

Australian defender Aziz Behich says just winning Wednesday morning’s World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan isn’t good enough for the ambitious Socceroos.

Tomi Juric celebrates the Socceroos' Asian Cup triumph over Korea Republic.
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Excitement in Bishkek as Socceroos arrive

The Socceroos are expecting a warm welcome from locals fans during Wednesday morning’s (AEST) World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in the capital Bishkek.

The Socceroos starting XI for their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.
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Preview: Socceroos v Kyrgyzstan

Wednesday morning’s (AEST) opening FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier against Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek marks the start of long journey fans of the Socceroos hope ends with a berth at their fourth consecutive World Cup.

Harry Kewell scored for Liverpool Legends against Real Madrid Legends over the weekend.
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Kewell scores for Liverpool Legends against Real Madrid

Australia’s Harry Kewell scored a powerful header for Liverpool Legends but it wasn’t enough as Real Madrid’s Legends featuring Zinedine Zidane won 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic stretches at the Socceroos Dubai training camp.
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Franjic focused on World Cup return

Ivan Franjic is looking forward to playing a lot more football over the next 12 months with his club career sorted and the Socceroos about to embark on their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign.