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The Socceroos trained for the first time in Newcastle on Sunday

Socceroos training report Sunday Jan 25

The Socceroos held their first training session in Newcastle on Sunday and appear to have slight concerns over the fitness of Mat Leckie and Ivan Franjic, with the pair unable to complete the session.

The Socceroos and Oman starting XI's form a huddle prior to kick-off at Stadium Australia.

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Who will start for the Socceroos against UAE?

The team from Goal Australia predict who they think Ange Postecoglou will select in his starting XI for the Socceroos' Asian Cup semi-final.

Fans show their support for the Socceroos.

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Ryan urges Socceroo fans to be 12th man

Socceroo shot-stopper Mat Ryan says Tuesday night’s Asian Cup semi-final against UAE is one of the biggest games of his career and believes the home support will get the team across the line.

Mat Ryan and Tim Cahill and the Socceroos recovery session on Newcastle Beach.

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FFA TV | Ryan makes waves

Mat Ryan has been making waves on and off the pitch at the Asian Cup. See the Socceroos goalkeeper take control of the team's Sony Action Cam during yesterday's recovery session at Newcastle Beach.

Trent Sainsbury and Massimo Luongo celebrate the Socceroos win over Oman.

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Sainsbury confident Socceroos will be switched on

Trent Sainsbury says the Socceroos won’t be underestimating tournament surprise packets United Arab Emirates ahead of Tuesday’s Asian Cup semi-final blockbuster in Newcastle.

There's an injury worry for UAE star Omar Abdulrahman

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Injury worry for UAE ahead of Socceroo clash

The United Arab Emirates have held a low-key training session in Newcastle ahead of Tuesday night’s Asian Cup semi-final with the Socceroos - and they have a key injury concern.

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Socceroos bigger than Beckham in Newcastle

Socceroo great Ray Baartz says excitement in Newcastle has reached fever pitch ahead of Australia’s Asian Cup semi-final against UAE on Tuesday night, eclipsing even David Beckham's visit with LA Galaxy.

The Socceroos changeroom at Brisbane Stadium on Tuesday night.

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FFA TV | Behind the Scenes in Brissie

Take a look inside the Socceroos changeroom in the build up to their Asian Cup quarter-final victory against China at Brisbane Stadium.

Socceroos players celebrate Tim Cahill's goal against China in the Asian Cup quarter final.

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Socceroos quarter-final attracts record TV viewers

Australia’s victory over China in the Quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 on Thursday attracted the largest TV audience for a football match in China in recent years, with an average audience totalling 27 million watching events on CCTV-5.

UAE's Omar Abdulrahman will be a dangerman for the Socceroos

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Aussie coach Skenderovic on Socceroos’ opponents UAE

UAE-based Australian coach Huss Skenderovic believes big overseas signings and stronger youth development structures have contributed to the Emiratis’ success at the Asian Cup.

Mathew Leckie excited about Socceroos attacking arsenal

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Socceroos' attacking arsenal to fire up again: Leckie

Mathew Leckie has hailed the Socceroos’ wealth of attacking options and says the Aussies should create more than enough chances to overcome UAE in Tuesday night's Asian Cup semi-final.

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McGowan joins Dundee United

Ryan McGowan claimed he always thought he would return to Scotland after joining Dundee United from Shandong Luneng.

Robbie Kruse celebrates scoring against Oman with teammate Mathew Leckie.

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Kruse: Socceroos' focus is on creating history

Striker Robbie Kruse insists the Socceroos are focused on creating history by becoming the first Aussie men's team to win the Asian Cup.

Josh Brillante in action for the Socceroos against the UAE last October.

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New Italian job for Brillante

Socceroo Josh Brillante has joined relegation-threatened Empoli on an 18-month loan deal from Fiorentina in a bid for more playing time.

Alessandro Del Piero will meet fans on Saturday

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Del Piero to appear at Sydney football fan park

Asian Cup Ambassador Alessandro Del Piero will make a special appearance at an interactive Football Fan Park at iconic Circular Quay on Saturday ahead of Sydney’s Australia Day Semi-final of the biggest football tournament ever to be staged in Australia.