Australia v Japan - ASIAN CUP LIVE SCORES
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Australia v Japan - ASIAN CUP LIVE SCORES

Stay tuned for www.footballaustralia.com.au LIVE SCORES of the Australia v Japan quarter final match at the Asian Cup finals.

Australia v Japan Preview
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Australia v Japan Preview

HANOI: All of Asia is set for the fixture of these championships – Australia, the brash Asian Cup newcomers and pre-tournament favourites, against Japan, the traditional heavyweights of the region and three-time champions.

Aloisi wants history to repeat
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Aloisi wants history to repeat

Australia striker John Aloisi is banking on history repeating when the Socceroos meet Japan in the quarter finals of the Asian Cup at Vietnam’s My Dinh Stadium tomorrow.

Asian Cup: Japan Profile
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Asian Cup: Japan Profile

We take a look at the Socceroos quarter final opponent, Japan

ABC Radio to broadcast Japanese showdown
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ABC Radio to broadcast Japanese showdown

Australian sports fans will be able to follow the fortunes of the Socceroos at the AFC Asian Cup on national radio after confirmation that ABC Radio will broadcast tomorrow’s quarter final, plus the semi final and final should Australia progress.

Matildas contine World Cup preparations with New Zealand win
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Matildas contine World Cup preparations with New Zealand win

The Matildas defeated New Zealand 3-0 today in a practice match played in Coffs Harbour as the team continues preparations for September’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in China.

Effortless transition for cool Carney
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Effortless transition for cool Carney

VIETNAM: Surprise Qantas Socceroo starter David Carney pulled through the ‘biggest game of his life’ with flying colours on Monday and was indeed integral in securing Australia’s passage through to the quarter finals.

Milligan benefits from Asian experience
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Milligan benefits from Asian experience

BANGKOK: Home grown Qantas Socceroo Mark Milligan made an outstanding case for a permanent Asian Cup starting berth against Thailand on Monday, and has attributed his exceptional adaptation to the Socceroo back line to his vast Asian experience.

Beauchamp impresses under pressure
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Beauchamp impresses under pressure

One of the revelations of the Socceroos’ inspiring form reversal against Thailand last night was Michael Beauchamp, whose reputation as one of Australia’s prime defensive options gathered further momentum following a stoic display – highlighted by his first international goal.

Australia through to quarters after Thai win
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Australia through to quarters after Thai win

Australia has qualified for the quarter finals of the AFC Asian Cup after a nervy, but in the end convincing 4-0 win over a gallant Thailand in Bangkok. Captain Mark Viduka scored twice, with one apiece from Michael Beauchamp and Harry Kewell.

Matildas continue World Cup preparations
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Matildas continue World Cup preparations

The Matildas will continue their preparation for September’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a six-day camp in Coffs Harbour this week highlighted by two practice matches against New Zealand.

Schwarzer ready for Thailand test
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Schwarzer ready for Thailand test

BANGKOK: Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is bracing himself for a torrid test from Asian Cup co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium tomorrow, as Australia prepares to roll the dice for the last time in their bid for progression to the knock-out stages.

Wilkshire primed for telling display
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Wilkshire primed for telling display

BANGKOK: One of the less profiled members of the Socceroos’ Asian Cup charge is midfielder turned defender Luke Wilkshire, whose contribution at left back and, in particular, from set pieces, could very well decide Australia’s fate against Thailand on Monday.

Kewell has sights set on quarters
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Kewell has sights set on quarters

Australian attacking lynchpin Harry Kewell has underlined the Socceroos’ determination to succeed at their first ever Asian Cup, despite unconvincing first-up displays against Oman and Iraq.

Changes imminent as Socceroos’ hopes go on the line
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Changes imminent as Socceroos’ hopes go on the line

BANGKOK: Australia coach Graham Arnold has hinted at wholesale changes ahead of the Socceroos’ tournament-defining match up against co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium next Monday.