The Socceroos and Kuwait opened the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Melbourne on Friday night.
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FFA TV | Socceroos v Kuwait review

The Socceroos got their AFC Asian Cup campaign off to the best possible start on home soil - relive all the colour and how the drama unfolded.

Socceroos players congratulate Massimo Luongo after he scored against Kuwait.
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Looking for the stars of 2022 World Cup

The years of 1991 and '92 have turned out to be very productive in the make up of the current Socceroos team. In those two calendar years, seven of the current squad were born.

Tim Cahill celebrates his equaliser against Kuwait with Socceroo teammates.
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Socceroos add bows to their shooting quiver

James Troisi is confident the Socceroos will no longer be as reliant on superstar Tim Cahill to provide goals, adamant they have the firepower and options for others to step up and share the load.

Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan clears the ball against Kuwait.
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Ryan urges 'Roos to fix set piece shakes

Goalkeeper Mat Ryan has warned the Socceroos must find a quick-fix for their struggles defending set pieces or risk an early exit from the AFC Asian Cup.

Caltex Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak salutes Aussie supporters after scoring.
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Socceroos have no Achilles heel despite skipper's ankle injury

The Socceroos are confident skipper Mile Jedinak doesn’t have a serious ankle injury despite hobbling into Sydney on Saturday in a moon-boot.

The Socceroos celebrate captain Mile Jedinak converting from the spot in the win over Kuwait.
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Socceroos top tweets

Social media was buzzing on Friday night as Australians followed the scintillating start to the Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup campaign.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglu congratulates his players at full-time against Kuwait.
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Ange undaunted in Asian Cup debut

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou said he never doubted his side was capable of scoring the goals required to beat Kuwait after conceding early in the opening match of the Asian Cup.

Socceroos supporters get behind the team at the Asian Cup opener in Melbourne.
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Juric implores fans to get to a game

​Australia striker Tomi Juric warned his country's fans not to miss the Socceroos at the Asian Cup after the host nation cruised past Kuwait on Friday night in Melbourne.

Massimo Luongo flies high to give the Socceroos the lead against Kuwait.
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Mass immense in Asian Cup opener

​Socceroos match-winner Massimo Luongo argued he can get even better as the Asian Cup continues, after playing a role in two goals in Australia's 4-1 win over Kuwait.

The Socceroos starting XI for their Asian Cup opener against Kuwait.
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What we learned from the Socceroos win over Kuwait

We found out a lot about how Australia is going to play at the Asian Cup after their stunning opening night win against Kuwait. Here are five key points the Socceroos will take away from the Melbourne match.

James Troisi acknowledges the Melbourne crowd with Socceroos teammates at full-time.
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Troisi: Pressure off Socceroos after big win

Socceroo goal-scorer James Troisi says the team made a nervous start in their tournament opener against Kuwait, but the 4-1 comeback win said a lot about Australia's chances in the Asian Cup.

Tim Cahill performs his trademark goal celebration after scoring against Kuwait.
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Cahill: Socceroos could’ve won 8-3

Socceroo star Tim Cahill says Australia have made a statement after their comeback 4-1 win over Kuwait on Friday night – and he says there are goals in this Aussie team.

Tim Cahill and Massimo Luongo celebrate after combining to score for the Socceroos at the Asian Cup.
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Socceroos dazzle in opening night win

Australia defeated Kuwait 4-1 in the opening game of the 2015 Asian Cup, coming from behind to start their campaign in ideal fashion.

Tonight's Asian Cup opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait is officially sold out.
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Socceroos' Asian Cup opener sold out!

Tonight’s opening AFC Asian Cup match between the Socceroos and Kuwait at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium has officially sold out.

Socceroo striker Nathan Burns fights off the attention of defender Jason Davidson.
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How the Socceroos prepared for Kuwait

Since the final 23-man Socceroos squad was announced on December 22, Australia's preparations for Asia's football showpiece clicked into overdrive.