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UAE's Ali Mabkhout celebrates a goal with teammate Omar Abdulrahman.

UAE claim third after five-goal thriller

Ahmed Khalil scored a double, while Ali Mabkhout converted from the spot as the United Arab Emirates overcame 10-man Iraq to claim third place at the Asian Cup on Friday.

Ki Sung Yueng on the ball in the semi-final against Iraq.

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Korean EPL star says pressure on Socceroos in final

They have won every game, have yet to concede a goal and have already beaten the Socceroos this tournament but Korea Republic say they are the underdogs in Saturday night’s final.

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Asian Cup smashes audience numbers

The AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 is the most watched event in the tournament’s history, with television viewing, attendances and social media engagement all achieving record levels, event organisers announced Friday.

Ivan Franjic on the training ground with his Socceroos teammates ahead of the Asian Cup final.

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Ange says Socceroos won't freeze as Franjic trains well

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou is adamant his largely inexperienced squad won’t get stage fright in Saturday night’s Asian Cup final, as Ivan Franjic took a huge step towards proving his fitness for the decider.

Tim Cahill performs his trademark goal celebration after scoring against Kuwait.

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Socceroos' journey to the Asian Cup final

They’ve scored 12 goals – some amazing ones, too – had 10 different goal-scorers and lit up the tournament with exhilarating, dynamic football.

Korea Republic form a huddle before kick-off in their Asian Cup semi-final.

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Revitalised South Korea steeled for final with Socceroos

If there was any doubt as to what the 2015 AFC Asian Cup means to South Korea's players, just take a look at the final whistle reactions to the 2-0 semifinal win over Iraq on Monday.

Socceroos fans show their support against UAE at Newcastle Stadium.

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Sell-out in Sydney for Asian Cup final

The Socceroos and Korea Republic will play before a capacity crowd of almost 80,000 fans in tomorrow's night AFC Asian Cup final, with the match at Stadium Australia officially sold-out.

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi celebrates scoring against Kuwait.

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5 reasons why the Socceroos can win this time

It was South Korea who emerged victorious when the two nations met in the Asian Cup group stage, but the Socceroos would have learned some valuable lessons from that 1-0 defeat.

Socceroos Mark Milligan and Matt McKay sharing a laugh on the training ground.

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FFA TV | If I wasn't a footballer

As part of our Kids Series the Socceroos squad share a laugh by letting us know what path their career would have taken if not for football.

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FFA TV | My Socceroo Story: Robbie Kruse

Robbie Kruse looks back at his early playing career and the obstacles he's overcome to be firing for the Socceroos at the Asian Cup.

The Socceroos celebrate Trent Sainsbury scoring the opening goal in their Asian Cup semi-final.

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Analysis: The Socceroos' rise

Ange Postecoglou’s Asian Cup master-plan is now just one game from completion.

Cha Du Ri and Mathew Leckie tangle for possession in the Asian Cup final.

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Preview: Socceroos v South Korea

The Socceroos' date with destiny is here.

Midfielder Massimo Luongo on the ball against Korea Republic in Brisbane.

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How the Asian Cup final will be won and lost

Goal's Australian and Korean editions compare notes ahead of the eagerly anticipated regional decider, as a crunch game looms at Stadium Australia on Saturday night.

The Socceroos semi-final starting XI line up for their team shot before kick-off against UAE.

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Who'll start for the Socceroos?

This is it, the big one. The Socceroos have reached a second successive Asian Cup final and now face one of the most important matches in their recent history.