Ange Postecoglou watches on during Australia's 0-0 draw with UAE.
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Ange: Blue Samurai clash a yardstick

​Ange Postecoglou says taking on Japan away from home will be an important yardstick of Australia's progress with the Asian Cup fast approaching, as he aims to make the Socceroos 'the biggest team in Asia'.

ABC TV will broadcast the Socceroos' match with Japan tomorrow night.
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Socceroos v Japan live on ABC TV

The ABC is the Official Free-To-Air Broadcaster for the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 - Asia's biggest football competition.

The Socceroos starting XI against Saudi Arabia at Craven Cottage.
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Preview: Socceroos v Japan

The Socceroos will look to put in a more complete performance together when they take on AFC rivals Japan on Tuesday night in their final hit-out before the Asian Cup.

Aurelio Vidmar was quick to praise Victory winger Connor Pain following the Olyroos' loss to PR China.
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Vidmar hails Victory winger’s impact

​Olyroos coach Aurelio Vidmar was upbeat after his team’s loss to China PR on Sunday night, saying the Aussies created numerous chances with Melbourne Victory's Connor Pain making a strong impact as a substitute.

Goal scorer Travis Cooper during a portrait session with his Dutch club side VVV Venlo.
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Olyroos go down to China PR

A superb headed goal from Dutch-based Travis Cooper wasn’t enough as the Olyroos went down 3-1 to China PR on Sunday night in the Aussies' second match in Wuhan.

Goal scorer Travis Cooper during a portrait session with his Dutch club side VVV Venlo.
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Olyroos go down to China PR

A superb headed goal from Dutch-based Travis Cooper wasn’t enough as the Olyroos went down 3-1 to China PR on Sunday night in the Aussies' second match in Wuhan.

Keisuke Honda connects with the ball during Japan's win over Honduras.
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Japan in ominous form ahead of Socceroos date

While the Socceroos are using the current international break to spend some extended time on the training ground, many of January's Asian Cup participants have been in action.

Tim Cahill has joined Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua.
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Cahill tipping tight clash in Osaka

Striker Tim Cahill says neither team will want to give an inch when the Socceroos renew hostilities with fellow Asian powerhouses Japan on Tuesday night (9.20pm AEDT).

Sydney FC's Corey Gameiro netted the opening goal for the Olyroos.
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Olyroos stun Brazil with late goal to draw 2-2

​The Olyroos have drawn 2-2 with a ten-man Brazil in China on Friday night with a 90th minute penalty converted by Borussia Dortumund's Mustafa Amini stunning the Brazilians.

Sydney FC's Corey Gameiro netted the opening goal for the Olyroos.
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Olyroos stun Brazil with late goal to draw 2-2

​The Olyroos have drawn 2-2 with a ten-man Brazil in China on Friday night with a 90th minute penalty converted by Borussia Dortumund's Mustafa Amini stunning the Brazilians.

Trent Sainsbury in action for the Socceroos against Saudi Arabia in September.
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Ange steels Roos ahead of Japan clash

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has given his squad a video session with a difference ahead of next week’s friendly against Japan in Osaka.

Tommy Oar's famous goal against Japan in the Socceroos World Cup qualifying.
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Pressure on Japan ahead of Socceroo test

When a big tournament is just weeks away, a friendly between two teams regarded as favourites for the trophy, indeed the two finalists from four years ago, would often be expected to be a fairly gentle affair with neither wanting to give too much away.

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FIFA report critical of Australia's bid

Russia and Qatar may well be in the clear as far as Sepp Blatter's organisation is concerned, but they didn't spare Australian football's powers-that-be

Sepp Blatter
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FIFA report critical of Australia's bid

Russia and Qatar may well be in the clear as far as Sepp Blatter's organisation is concerned, but they didn't spare Australian football's powers-that-be

Socceroos legend Harry Kewell poses with the Asian Cup trophy.
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AFC Asian Cup trophy set for host city tour

Football fans in Australia will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and be photographed with the AFC Asian Cup Trophy when its takes in all five AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 host cities in December.