Australia's Tim Cahill and United Arab Emirates' Ali Mabkhout at the Asian Cup.
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Tail of the talismen: Cahill v Mabkhout

Preparations have been finalised. The pre-game rituals completed. A spot in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final is on the line and a lot now rests on the shoulders (and head) of two players that have lit up the tournament.

Cahill celebrates after scoring against China in Brisbane.
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Video: Super Timmy Cahill

Check out a selection of Tim Cahill's best Socceroos goals to get you in the mood for tonight's epic Asian Cup semi-final against UAE!

Lee Jeonghyeop scored the opener in Korea's 2-0 semi-final win over Iraq
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Korea Republic win through to Asian Cup final

Korea Republic are through to their first AFC Asian Cup final appearance since 1988 with a 2-0 win over Iraq in Sydney on Monday night.

Socceroos defender Chris Herd could be joining English Championship club Wigan on loan.
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Chris Herd to join Wigan on loan - reports

Socceroo Chris Herd is set to join Wigan Athletic on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the 2014-15 season, according to local media reports in the UK.

Socceroos fans will turn Australia green and gold on Tuesday for the Asian Cup semi-final
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It's #SocceroosDay

We missed out on a Socceroos Australia Day AFC Asian Cup Semi Final so we thought we would extend the Australia Day celebrations by making tomorrow (Tuesday) #SocceroosDay.

Defender Matthew Spiranovic should come straight back into the starting line-up for Tuesday's semi-final
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Ange vows rotation for Socceroos' UAE semi-final

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says he will make another round of changes for Australia’s semi-final clash with United Arab Emirates - though his starting XI remains to be seen.

A young Newcastle Jets fan is part of their 2008 Hyundai A-League Championship celebrations.
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Newcastle’s rich Socceroo history

Tony Popovic and Graham Arnold have both starred for the Socceroos in Newcastle – a heartland of the code that’s witnessed football superstars from around the globe and a national team history dating back to the 1920s.

The Socceroos Asian Cup semi-final is officially sold-out.
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Socceroos semi-final a sell-out

The Socceroos will play before a packed Newcastle Stadium for their AFC Asian Cup semi-final against the UAE tomorrow night, with the match officially sold-out.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou on the training ground during the Asian Cup.
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FFA TV | Ange's Australia Day message

Ange Postecoglou wishes everyone a happy Australia and hopes the nation will be behind the Socceroos in their Asian Cup semi-final.

The Socceroos trained for the first time in Newcastle on Sunday
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Socceroos training report Sunday Jan 25

The Socceroos held their first training session in Newcastle on Sunday and appear to have slight concerns over the fitness of Mat Leckie and Ivan Franjic, with the pair unable to complete the session.

The Socceroos and Oman starting XI's form a huddle prior to kick-off at Stadium Australia.
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Who will start for the Socceroos against UAE?

The team from Goal Australia predict who they think Ange Postecoglou will select in his starting XI for the Socceroos' Asian Cup semi-final.

Fans show their support for the Socceroos.
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Ryan urges Socceroo fans to be 12th man

Socceroo shot-stopper Mat Ryan says Tuesday night’s Asian Cup semi-final against UAE is one of the biggest games of his career and believes the home support will get the team across the line.

Mat Ryan and Tim Cahill and the Socceroos recovery session on Newcastle Beach.
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FFA TV | Ryan makes waves

Mat Ryan has been making waves on and off the pitch at the Asian Cup. See the Socceroos goalkeeper take control of the team's Sony Action Cam during yesterday's recovery session at Newcastle Beach.

Trent Sainsbury and Massimo Luongo celebrate the Socceroos win over Oman.
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Sainsbury confident Socceroos will be switched on

Trent Sainsbury says the Socceroos won’t be underestimating tournament surprise packets United Arab Emirates ahead of Tuesday’s Asian Cup semi-final blockbuster in Newcastle.

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.