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Captain Ryan pleased with defensive display against Syria

Australia remain in top spot of Group B of the Asian Cup after a 1-0 win over Syria on match day two.Jackson Irvine scored the all-important goal in the 59th minute to steer Australia to victory while the team managed their sixth clean sheet in a row. READ MORE: Arnold wants impr

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O’Neill happy with three points in first major tournament start for Socceroos

Aiden O’Neill was handed his first start in a major tournament for the Australia in the 1-0 win over Syria.O’Neill came into the squad in centre midfield and put in a solid shift before being substituted in the 57th minute. READ MORE: Arnold wants improvement on the ball but plea

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Boyle says Australia had to work hard for the win against Syria

A gritty 1-0 win for the Subway Socceroos over Syria has seen them progress to the next round of the Asian Cup already, but it was hard earned said Martin Boyle.After putting in a solid 83 minutes in the match and creating the chance that led to the winning goal, Boyle has said h

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Arnold wants improvement on the ball but pleased with group progression

The Subway Socceroos had to work hard for a 1-0 win over Syria in their second match of the Asian Cup on Thursday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.Speaking after the match, Head Coach Graham Arnold gave props to the defensive strength shown by the side but said he knows his side c

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'Tournament Mode' all about winning games - Irvine

After playing a pivotal role in securing the Green and Gold’s spot in the Asian Cup knockout stages, Jackson Irvine reflects on the match against a stubborn Syria side.Irvine’s lone goal was enough to see out opponents Syria who sit third in the group, having picked up a 0-0 draw

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WATCH: Socceroos make it two wins from two after Syria triumph

Australia have continued their perfect start to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with a 1-0 victory over Syria courtesy of a Jackson Irvine finish in the 59th minute.The win all but secures Australia's progression into the Round of 16, with a result against Uzbekistan determining wh

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Match Preview: Syria vs Australia | AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™

The Subway Socceroos will line up for their second group stage match of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday night (10:30pm AEDT) against Syria at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.READ MORE: How To Watch: Syria vs Australia | AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™Australia's Asian Cu

John Aloisi scores the penalty to send Australia to the World Cup

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VOTE NOW: Australia’s greatest sporting moment poll - Guardian Australia

Guardian Australia has whittled down hundreds of reader nominations and tapped into our best sporting minds to compile this shortlist of 50 of the greatest Australian sporting moments. Vote NowThis shortlist of 50 moments was whittled down from hundreds of reader nominations and

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Baccus: Socceroos 'focussing on themselves' as Asian Cup heats up

The Asian Cup is very much in full swing now as every nation has played their first game, and with that talk has begun on who looks strong enough to win the tournament.All the conversation outside the Subway Socceroos camp has not influenced the players and staff though, as Keanu

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Familiarity amongst the backline is key for Socceroos says Rowles

Australia's victory over India in their first match of the Asian Cup was the fifth match in a row the backline has kept a clean sheet.In those five matches the personnel used has changed each game but the defensive strength has remained very apparent.MORE CONTENT:How To Watch: Sy

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Football Australia mourns the passing of former Socceroo, Stephen Laybutt

Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Socceroo cap #444, Stephen Laybutt.

Subway Socceroos Assistant Coach René Meulensteen on the training pitch

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Meulensteen says Socceroos will continue to grow through this tournament

The Subway Socceroos sit atop Group B in the Asian Cup after the first round of fixtures thanks to a 2-0 win over India at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.READ MORE:How To Watch: Syria vs Australia | AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™Irvine’s ‘huge honour’ to reach double digits for the Soccero

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Our History vs Syria

For the second consecutive AFC Asian Cup, Australia will face Syria as the two teams meet in the second match of Group B.The two nations cross paths on Thursday at 10:30pm AEDT at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.Head to head, the Subway Socceroos have only played the Syrians on thre

Socceroos star Riley McGree 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B Round 1 Socceroos vs India

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“Everyone wants to come on and contribute”: Riley McGree Talks Impact Subs as Socceroos Score Twice in the Second Half

Riley McGree made an impact off the bench against India last night, setting up Jordan Bos to double the Socceroos lead in our opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup.Our Socceroos left Ahmad bin Ali Stadium with three necessary points after taking their chances in the second half aga

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Irvine’s ‘huge honour’ to reach double digits for the Socceroos

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine reflected on scoring his tenth goal for his nation and securing three points to open the Asian Cup campaign.Goals from Irvine and Jordan Bos made the difference in a 2-0 win over India, although it took some time for Graham Arnold’s side to bre