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Milligan celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot against Oman.

Milligan pleased with Socceroo scoring spread

Socceroo Mark Milligan has hailed the team’s ability to take goal-scoring load off striker Tim Cahill after eight different scorers have got on the score-sheet so far in the Asian Cup.

Korea Republic players acknowledge the crowd after their 1-0 win over Kuwait.

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Analysis: South Korea's woes roll on despite win

A strange night in Canberra. After over 15 years of watching football in Asia and then writing about it, it is hard to think of a team that has looked so depressed after winning a game.

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

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What we learned from the Socceroos' win over Oman

Selection decisions paid off, a defender and the goalkeeper proved crucial early on, while both wide forwards shone to cap off what was a complete team performance in Sydney.

Mark Bresciano replaces Massimo Luongo in the Socceroos' win over Oman.

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Luongo loving life in Green and Gold

Massimo Luongo says he is relishing the responsibility of being a key playmaker for the Socceroos after putting in another stellar performance in the 4-0 win over Oman on Tuesday.

Tim Cahill congratulates Socceroos teammate Tomi Juric after win over Oman.

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Cahill sounds Korea warning

Stand-in skipper Tim Cahill says he’s not surprised by the Socceroos stunning Asian Cup start and has warned Korea Republic they won’t take their foot off the gas in Saturday’s Group A decider.

Oman and Australia's players take the field ahead of their clash at Stadium Australia.

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Oman coach: “Socceroos on the right way”

Oman coach Paul Le Guen praised the Socceroos saying they were virtually unrecognisable from the team Oman faced in a World Cup qualifier 22 months ago in Sydney.

The Socceroos celebrate Matt McKay's opener against Oman.

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Ange vows more improvement in Socceroos

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou isn’t buying into the growing hype around his team, saying he is only focussed on improvement after the green and gold steamrolled Oman 4-0 in the Asian Cup on Tuesday night.

The Socceroos celebrate Matt McKay's opening goal against Oman.

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Socceroos steamroll Oman

Australia has continued their free-scoring and barnstorming start to the Asian Cup, crushing a disappointing Oman 4-0 at Stadium Australia on Tuesday night.

Lee Chung yung is taken from the field after suffering a leg injury against Oman.

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Korean star sidelined with leg fracture

The Korean Football Association confirmed on Tuesday that midfielder Lee Chung-yong is likely to miss the rest of the Asian Cup with injury.

Korean winger Lee Chung-yong could miss the rest of the Asian Cup through injury.

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Korea injury concerns as Socceroos loom

On Saturday, following Korea Republic's 1-0 win over Oman Uli Stielike said it, and repeated it on Monday, as he chatted to the media of the team's second match in Group A against Kuwait. No, he wasn't thinking of Australia in the final group game.

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The Socceroos prior to kick-off against Kuwait.

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Postecoglou won't deviate from coaching philosophy

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says his attacking instincts will always outweigh his desire to try and play out for a result at the Asian Cup and beyond.