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Glover expects improvement as vital Thailand clash looms at AFC U23 Championship

Goalkeeper Tom Glover says the Australian squad have already switched focus to the potentially-decisive clash against Thailand at the AFC U-23 Championship on Saturday night. Graham Arnold’s youngsters opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iraq on Wednesday

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Gersbach buoyed by Australia’s promising start at AFC U-23 Championship

Defender Alex Gersbach feels there are plenty of positives to take from Australia’s 1-1 draw with Iraq in the opening match of the AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night. Despite taking a second-half lead through Reno Piscopo’s jaw-dropping free-kick, the young Aussies were

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Piscopo’s ‘special’ goal a tribute to bushfire victims

Reno Piscopo dedicated his stunning goal at the AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night to everyone affected by the Australian bushfire crisis. The Wellington Phoenix attacker scored a remarkable long-range free-kick as Australia’s U-23’s opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw

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Piscopo nets outrageous free kick as Australia U-23 draw with Iraq

Reno Piscopo scored a stunning free kick but a late Iraq equaliser ensured Australia U-23's national team opened their AFC U-23 Championship campaign with a 1-1 draw. Graham Arnold's side were on course to open their Group A account with three points after Wellington Phoenix s

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Australia’s Group A games at AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 to be shown on My Football YouTube Channel & Kayo Sports

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached to show Australia’s group stage matches at the AFC U-23 Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. The tournament – which kicked off on Wednesday night with Australia's clash against Iraq - w

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LIVE STREAM: Australia U-23 v Iraq U-23 - AFC U-23 Championship

Watch Australia's U-23 men's national football team take on Iraq U-23 as they begin their AFC U-23 Championship on Wednesday night. You can live stream the game below via our YouTube channel (NOTE: Only available within Australia and no commentary). MORE: ‘Five kids wi

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Australia’s U-23 men’s football team pledge support to Australia’s Bushfire Appeal

Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team have joined hundreds of national and international sports stars and celebrities and thousands of everyday Australians in pledging their support to Australia’s bushfire appeal. With the squad commencing their AFC U-23 Championship

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China confirm host cities for 2023 AFC Asian Cup

The Chinese Football Association (CFA) have confirmed the 10 host cities for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. China were confirmed as hosts for the 2023 tournament in June after the only other bidder – Korea Republic – withdrew from the race to focus on their bid for the 2023 FIFA Wome

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‘We are ready to go’: Deng excited for AFC U-23 Championship to start

A week-long training camp in Malaysia and a solid hit-out against Korea Republic has Thomas Deng convinced Australia are ready to go for the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand. Graham Arnold’s squad open their tournament on Wednesday night when they take on Iraq at Thammas

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Ultimate guide to the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship

The countdown is on to the AFC U-23 Championship as Australia's squad aim for continental glory against the big guns of Asian football. Graham Arnold’s squad will head to Thailand with one thing in mind, winning the tournament, which will bring with it the added bonus of quali

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Aussies Abroad: Luongo and Irvine advance in FA Cup

Massimo Luongo and Jackson Irvine are eyeing FA Cup Fourth Round ties as the fabled knockout competition took centre stage in England. Luongo played a full 90 minutes for Sheffield Wednesday as they upset Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 at the AMEX, with fellow Socceroos Aaron Mooy

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Toure strikes as Australia’s U-23s secure important match minutes

Australia’s preparations for the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship in Thailand continued in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, with the green and gold drawing 1-1 with Korea Republic in a friendly match played in Malaysia’s capital. The game at the Bola Sepak Stadium was an even affair,

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Socceroos face off as FA Cup returns

Fresh from securing their first-ever Premier League point against Chelsea on New Year's Day, attention turns to the FA Cup for Brighton and Hove Albion stars Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan. Brighton welcome Massimo Luongo's Sheffield Wednesday to the AMEX on Sunday morning, with kick

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Strong preparation excites Deng ahead of AFC U23 Championship

Embarking on his third AFC U23 Championship, Thomas Deng says Australia are the most prepared they have ever been ahead of their Thailand 2020 opener. The Melbourne Victory defender is one of the most experienced players at this year’s tournament and set to play a crucial role

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Aaron Mooy Named in FIFA 20 Team of the Week

Aaron Mooy’s yuletide star continues to shine bright with the Socceroos midfielder named in the most recent FIFA 20 Team of the Week. The 29-year-old was named alongside the likes England captain Harry Kane, Argentine and Manchester City superstar Sergio Agüero, and Chelsea an