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Cahill gestures during the Socceroos' 1-0 loss to Korea Republic.

Cahill upbeat after Socceroo loss as China looms

Tim Cahill was delighted with the Socceroos’ performance in their 1-0 Asian Cup loss to Korea Republic, but has urged his team to keep “switched on” for the full 90 minutes.

Massimo Luongo takes on the South Korean defence in Brisbane.

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Luongo growing into Socceroo role

Rising midfield star Massimo Luongo says he felt the sweltering Brisbane conditions in his first full match in Socceroos’ colours, but is confident of being in top shape when Australia plays China in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Cahill on the ball in the Socceroos' 1-0 loss to Korea Republic.

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Socceroos must move on: Cahill

Socceroos’ striker Tim Cahill was already putting his side’s 1-0 loss to South Korea behind him when he spoke to reporters after the game, preferring to focus on the next challenge.

Ulrich Stielike and Ange Postecoglou wish each other good luck before kick-off.

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Stielike: Socceroo clash was like a final

Korea Republic coach Uli Stielike likened his team’s 1-0 win over the Socceroos on Saturday night as being like a final rather than a group stage clash.

A disappointed Socceroos side depart Brisbane Stadium at full-time.

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Ange: Socceroos dominated but loss hard to take

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou said Australia dominated their loss to Korea Republic and should’ve got the result they were looking for had it not been for outstanding defence from the Taeguk Warriors.

Socceroo Robbie Kruse rues a missed chance on goal against Korea Republic.

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Kruse rues missed chances in loss

Striker Robbie Kruse paid tribute to Korea Republic’s stoic defending in his side's 1-0 loss but said the Socceroos had enough chances to win the game.

The Socceroos prepare for a set-piece against South Korea.

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Milligan: Socceroos can handle the heat

Australia’s stand-in skipper, Mark Milligan, says the Socceroos’ 1-0 loss to South Korea was especially tough to take considering the effort the players had to put in in stifling Brisbane conditions.

Alex Wilkinson salutes the Aussie crowd after the Socceroos loss to the Netherlands.

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Wilkinson set to face China after Spiranovic suspension

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Alex Wilkinson will slot into the centre of defence for Australia’s Asian Cup quarter-final against China after Matthew Spiranovic picked up a yellow card in the 1-0 loss to Korea Republic on Saturday night in Brisbane.

The Socceroos at full-time at Brisbane Stadium.

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Analysis: Reality check for frustrated Socceroos

Ange Postecoglou and his Socceroos came back down to earth with a bump on Saturday, going down to the Taeguk Warriors and leaving themselves with a tougher route to the final.

Korea Republic's goal scorer Lee Jeong-hyeop holds off Trent Sainsbury.

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Socceroos downed by South Korea

Korea Republic have defeated Australia 1-0 in a hard-fought but high-quality encounter at Brisbane Stadium to earn top spot in Group A and what should be an easier passage through the knockout stages.

A young Socceroos fan gets behind Australia in Brisbane.

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Asian Cup attendances surge past 250,000

AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 organisers have praised fans for embracing Asia’s biggest football tournament after attendances passed the 250,000 mark just eight days into the group stage.