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Robbie Kruse has a shot at goal in Australia's WCQ against UAE in Abu Dhabi.

Socceroos reaction: ‘it feels like a loss’: Kruse

Caltex Socceroos striker Robbie Kruse said it felt like a loss after Saudi Arabia scored late to draw 2-2 draw with the Australians in World Cup qualifying on Friday morning (AEDT) in Jeddah.

Trent Sainsbury celebrates scoring against Saudi Arabia with Tom Rogic and Tomi Juric.

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Socceroos reaction: 'it hurts': Sainsbury

Caltex Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury was disappointed to leave Jeddah with just a point following Friday morning's (AEDT) 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia in final phase World Cup qualifying.

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Socceroos reaction: Ange rues late Saudi goal

Ange Postecoglou was disappointed to have conceded a late goal in the Caltex Socceroos’ 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia, but conceded a point on the road was a reasonable result.

Caltex Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak challenges Saudi Arabia's Hassan Fallatah for the ball.

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Caltex Socceroos' gutsy draw in Saudi Arabia

The Caltex Socceroos have drawn 2-2 with Saudi Arabia to keep their unbeaten record in final phase of World Cup qualifying after Friday morning’s (AEDT) electric clash in front of over 60,000 fans in Jeddah.

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Caltex Socceroos sweat it out in Saudi

Amid soaring temperatures the Caltex Socceroos have again hit the training track in Jeddah as they prepare for Friday morning's WCQ.

Caltex Socceroos striker Tim Cahill celebrates scoring against Jordan in a World Cup qualifier.

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FFA welcomes Nine Network broadcast of Caltex Socceroos WCQ's

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today welcomed the announcement that the Nine Network will broadcast the Caltex Socceroos’ two 2018 World Cup Qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan over the coming week.

Caltex Socceroos fans can meet the players at the team's Fan Day on Sunday in Melbourne.

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Melbourne to welcome Caltex Socceroos stars at Fan Day

Victorian sports fans will have the opportunity to see the stars from the Caltex Socceroos at a special Fan Day event to be held at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park this Sunday (9 October 2016).

Mat Ryan has been nominated for the La Liga World Player of the Year award for season 2015/16.

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Aussie keeper's La Liga nomination alongside world stars

Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan has been nominated alongside stars like Luis Suarez and Diego Godin for the La Liga World Player of the Year award for season 2015/16.

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Caltex Socceroos get to work in Jeddah

The Caltex Socceroos have landed in Saudi Arabia and begun acclimatising to the conditions ahead of Friday morning's WCQ.

Caltex Socceroos defender Bailey Wright on the training ground in Jeddah.

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Wright's magic memories of Saudi Arabia clash in London

Caltex Socceroos defender Bailey Wright has great memories of meeting Saudi Arabia and he hopes that continues when the two nations meet in Friday morning’s (AEDT) World Cup qualifier in Jeddah.

Caltex Socceroos Ryan McGowan and Mark Milligan in Jeddah.

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Caltex Socceroos to embrace cauldron in Saudi Arabia

Defender Ryan McGowan has declared the Caltex Socceroos won’t be intimidated by the hostile 65,000 crowd and a fired-up opponent in Friday morning’s (AEDT) FIFA World Cup qualifier in Saudi Arabia.

Massimo Luongo celebrates after scoring against Iraq in World Cup Qualifying.

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Luongo thrilled by Caltex Socceroos' goal threats

Massimo Luongo says the Caltex Socceroos' ability to create goals from all over the pitch is their biggest strength heading into Friday morning’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.

Craig Goodwin at his unveiling at Sparta Rotterdam.

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New Caltex Socceroo on his Eredivisie breakthrough

Sparta Rotterdam have been an ideal first European club for self-proclaimed "late developer" Craig Goodwin, who has earned immediate Eredivisie game time and a subsequent Caltex Socceroos call-up.

Caltex Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou talks to assistants Ante Milicic and Josep Gombau.

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Milicic confident analysis can give Australia the edge

Caltex Socceroos assistant coach Ante Milicic is confident Australia’s scouting network is of the highest standard possible as Australia's World Cup qualification campaign ramps up over the coming week.

Jackson Irvine celebrates scoring for Burton Albion in this season's Championship.

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Aussies abroad: Irvine scores again, teenager fires in Italy

There were some strong performances from our Aussies abroad ahead of the international break which will see the Caltex Socceroos face Saudi Arabia and Japan in important World Cup qualifiers. Here's the wrap of the weekend results.