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The Socceroos celebrate after winning the Asian Cup final.

Thrilling times ahead for Socceroos

Thanks to last Saturday night’s edge-of-the-seat drama in Sydney, the Socceroos will have the chance to compete for another piece of silverware in just two years’ time.

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak poses with the Asian Cup trophy at the fan reception in Sydney.

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Fans flock to see their Aussie heroes

Hundreds of Socceroos fans turned out at Sydney's Pitt Street Mall this morning eager to get a glimpse of the newly-crowned Asian Champions.

Socceroos players celebrate after winning the Asian Cup final.

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Video: Re-live Socceroos' thrilling Asian Cup final win

Exactly one year on from that historic night re-live all the goals and drama as the Socceroos were crowned Champions of Asia!

The Socceroos celebrate winning the 2015 AFC Asian Cup at Stadium Australia.

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The Socceroos are the Champions of Asia!

Tonight marks an historic occasion for Australian football as the Socceroos have defeated Korea Republic to be crowned the Champions of Asia.

The Socceroos celebrate Massimo's Luongo's opening goal in the Asian Cup final.

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Socceroos victorious in thrilling Asian Cup final!

The Socceroos are the Asian champions after completing a fairytale tournament by beating Korea Republic 2-1 after extra-time in a gripping Asian Cup final on Saturday night.

Socceroos supporters get behind the team at the Asian Cup opener in Melbourne.

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Blatter: Australia deserve to host World Cup

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has given a ringing endorsement of the AFC Asian Cup 2015, saying Australia deserves to host a World Cup in the future.

UAE's Ali Mabkhout celebrates a goal with teammate Omar Abdulrahman.

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UAE claim third after five-goal thriller

Ahmed Khalil scored a double, while Ali Mabkhout converted from the spot as the United Arab Emirates overcame 10-man Iraq to claim third place at the Asian Cup on Friday.

Ki Sung Yueng on the ball in the semi-final against Iraq.

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Korean EPL star says pressure on Socceroos in final

They have won every game, have yet to concede a goal and have already beaten the Socceroos this tournament but Korea Republic say they are the underdogs in Saturday night’s final.

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Asian Cup smashes audience numbers

The AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 is the most watched event in the tournament’s history, with television viewing, attendances and social media engagement all achieving record levels, event organisers announced Friday.

Ivan Franjic on the training ground with his Socceroos teammates ahead of the Asian Cup final.

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Ange says Socceroos won't freeze as Franjic trains well

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou is adamant his largely inexperienced squad won’t get stage fright in Saturday night’s Asian Cup final, as Ivan Franjic took a huge step towards proving his fitness for the decider.

Tim Cahill performs his trademark goal celebration after scoring against Kuwait.

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Socceroos' journey to the Asian Cup final

They’ve scored 12 goals – some amazing ones, too – had 10 different goal-scorers and lit up the tournament with exhilarating, dynamic football.

Korea Republic form a huddle before kick-off in their Asian Cup semi-final.

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Revitalised South Korea steeled for final with Socceroos

If there was any doubt as to what the 2015 AFC Asian Cup means to South Korea's players, just take a look at the final whistle reactions to the 2-0 semifinal win over Iraq on Monday.

Socceroos fans show their support against UAE at Newcastle Stadium.

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Sell-out in Sydney for Asian Cup final

The Socceroos and Korea Republic will play before a capacity crowd of almost 80,000 fans in tomorrow's night AFC Asian Cup final, with the match at Stadium Australia officially sold-out.

Socceroos midfielder James Troisi celebrates scoring against Kuwait.

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5 reasons why the Socceroos can win this time

It was South Korea who emerged victorious when the two nations met in the Asian Cup group stage, but the Socceroos would have learned some valuable lessons from that 1-0 defeat.