There's an injury worry for UAE star Omar Abdulrahman
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Injury worry for UAE ahead of Socceroo clash

The United Arab Emirates have held a low-key training session in Newcastle ahead of Tuesday night’s Asian Cup semi-final with the Socceroos - and they have a key injury concern.

Socceroos fans celebrating a goal
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Socceroos bigger than Beckham in Newcastle

Socceroo great Ray Baartz says excitement in Newcastle has reached fever pitch ahead of Australia’s Asian Cup semi-final against UAE on Tuesday night, eclipsing even David Beckham's visit with LA Galaxy.

The Socceroos changeroom at Brisbane Stadium on Tuesday night.
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FFA TV | Behind the Scenes in Brissie

Take a look inside the Socceroos changeroom in the build up to their Asian Cup quarter-final victory against China at Brisbane Stadium.

Socceroos players celebrate Tim Cahill's goal against China in the Asian Cup quarter final.
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Socceroos quarter-final attracts record TV viewers

Australia’s victory over China in the Quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 on Thursday attracted the largest TV audience for a football match in China in recent years, with an average audience totalling 27 million watching events on CCTV-5.

UAE's Omar Abdulrahman will be a dangerman for the Socceroos
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Aussie coach Skenderovic on Socceroos’ opponents UAE

UAE-based Australian coach Huss Skenderovic believes big overseas signings and stronger youth development structures have contributed to the Emiratis’ success at the Asian Cup.

Mathew Leckie excited about Socceroos attacking arsenal
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Socceroos' attacking arsenal to fire up again: Leckie

Mathew Leckie has hailed the Socceroos’ wealth of attacking options and says the Aussies should create more than enough chances to overcome UAE in Tuesday night's Asian Cup semi-final.

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McGowan joins Dundee United

Ryan McGowan claimed he always thought he would return to Scotland after joining Dundee United from Shandong Luneng.

Robbie Kruse celebrates scoring against Oman with teammate Mathew Leckie.
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Kruse: Socceroos' focus is on creating history

Striker Robbie Kruse insists the Socceroos are focused on creating history by becoming the first Aussie men's team to win the Asian Cup.

Josh Brillante in action for the Socceroos against the UAE last October.
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New Italian job for Brillante

Socceroo Josh Brillante has joined relegation-threatened Empoli on an 18-month loan deal from Fiorentina in a bid for more playing time.

Alessandro Del Piero will meet fans on Saturday
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Del Piero to appear at Sydney football fan park

Asian Cup Ambassador Alessandro Del Piero will make a special appearance at an interactive Football Fan Park at iconic Circular Quay on Saturday ahead of Sydney’s Australia Day Semi-final of the biggest football tournament ever to be staged in Australia.

Iraq have booked an Asian Cup semi-final against Korea Republic
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Iraq prevail in dramatic shoot-out

Iraq will meet the Socceroos' conquerors, Korea Republic, in an Asian Cup semi in Sydney after Salam Shakir's spot-kick gave them an incredible 7-6 penalty shoot-out win over Iran in their Asian Cup quarter-final.

Socceroos are in Newcastle preparing for Tuesday's semi-final
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Socceroos arrive in Newcastle

The Socceroos have touched down in Newcastle ahead of their Asian Cup semi-final against tournament surprise packets the United Arab Emirates.

FFA TV | Socceroos v China review
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FFA TV | Socceroos v China review

The Socceroos are through to semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup after a Tim Cahill-inspired win over China on Thursday night.

The Socceroos Asian Cup semi-final is officially sold-out.
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Millions tune in to Socceroos quarter-final on ABC

Tim Cahill’s heroics in helping the Socceroos beat China in the Asian Cup quarter finals was seen by almost two millions Australians.

Socceroo Nathan Burns brings the ball under control against China.
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Burns confirms Chinese interest but Asian Cup his focus

Socceroo Nathan Burns has confirmed there is interest from Chinese clubs for his services, but the Wellington Phoenix striker won’t be rushing into making any decisions on his club future.