Ange Postecoglou says there are no distractions within the Socceroos camp.
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Socceroos ready to feel the love, says Ange

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has settled on his starting XI and hopes "the love" of a home crowd will lift his team to greater heights when they open the Asian Cup tomorrow night.

Mile Jedinak salutes Socceroos fans at the World Cup.
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NFL star gives Socceroos shout-out

The Socceroos will have at least one high-profile follower during the Asian Cup, with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealing he uses the side while playing FIFA on Xbox.

Kuwait goalkeeper Nawaf Al Khaldi.
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Kuwait: a tactical overview

Kuwait generally play a 4-2-3-1 - using that formation throughout the Gulf Cup - but the side plays with an extraordinary amount of freedom, especially in the attacking third.

Tonight's Asian Cup opener between the Socceroos and Kuwait is officially sold out.
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Socceroo excitement ramps up on Twitter

​Asian Cup fever has well and truly kicked in with the Socceroos just days away from kicking off the tournament against Kuwait in Melbourne.

Tim Cahill passes the ball during a Socceroos training session in Melbourne.
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Cahill relishing Socceroo mentoring role

For Australian supporters throughout the country and across the world, Tim Cahill has one job to do at this month's AFC Asian Cup - score the goals to fire the Socceroos to glory.

Match Details Article | United Arab Emirates v Qatar
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Match Details Article | United Arab Emirates v Qatar

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Match Details Article | Saudi Arabia v China PR

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Match Details Article | Uzbekistan v DPR Korea
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Match Details Article | Uzbekistan v DPR Korea

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Match Details Article | Korea Republic v Oman
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Match Details Article | Korea Republic v Oman

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Massimo Luongo and Khaled Alqahtani vie for the ball at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
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Preview: Socceroos v Kuwait

All of Australia will be behind the Socceroos on Friday night when they kick off the AFC Asian Cup against Kuwait in Melbourne.

James Troisi in action for the Socceroos in their recent friendly against Japan.
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Troisi flags time-wasting with Asian Cup refs

James Troisi says the Socceroos have raised the issue of time-wasting as a cause for concern with AFC Asian Cup referees ahead of the opening match on Friday.

Mark Bresciano on the ball during a Socceroos training session in Melbourne.
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Bresciano singles out Socceroos' next stars

According to Mark Bresciano, one of the greatest modern-day Socceroos, two rising stars have really caught his eye during Australia’s preparations for the Asian Cup over the last week.

Kuwait pose for a team photo during a 2012 World Cup qualifer against Korea Republic.
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What you need to know about Kuwait

A controversial cancelled friendly with UAE and a new coach in Nabil Maaloul means Kuwait go into their Asian Cup opener with the Socceroos as a bit of an unknown.

Robbie Kruse on the ball in October's friendly against Qatar.
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Kruse MK II reveals his new Socceroo mindset

Socceroo striker Robbie Kruse speaks openly about his injury, missing the World Cup, being labelled a flop in Germany and his new and improved mindset as Australia prepare to open the Asian Cup this Friday night against Kuwait.

Tim Cahill with his trademark goal celebration for the Socceroos.
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Groundsman's offer to Cahill: break my corner flags!

The Socceroos will have a pristine pitch when they open the Asian Cup against Kuwait. Meet the man whose job it is to ensure the surface is pitch perfect for Friday night's tournament opener.