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Your Ultimate Guide to Socceroos v Palestine

The Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign takes them to Dubai for Friday night’s pivotal clash with Palestine. Graham Arnold’s men are aiming to rebound from a narrow defeat to Jordan in last weekend’s tournament opener and have set their sights on a stronger showing at

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Boyle shares injury update after knee surgery

Socceroos winger Martin Boyle will spend the rest of the season on the sideline after undergoing knee surgery in Scotland. Boyle, 25, sustained the injury late in the 5-0 friendly win over Oman in December and was forced to withdraw from Australia’s squad for AFC Asian Cup UAE

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Degenek backs upbeat Socceroos to improve against Palestine

Milos Degenek believes the opening game defeat to Jordan has allowed the Socceroos to sharpen their focus for what’s ahead in the rest of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The squad have analysed the Jordan game thoroughly and are now fully focused on getting things back on t

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Behich: Socceroos refreshed and refocused after family visit

Aziz Behich says a visit from the players’ families in Dubai has given the Caltex Socceroos a major boost ahead of Friday night’s (AEDT) crunch AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ clash against Palestine. After switching camp from Al Ain to Dubai ahead of the second Group B encounte

Mat Ryan in training.
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‘We’ll make the country proud again’: Ryan’s vow for Palestine clash

Amidst the disappointment of the loss to Jordan in their opening game of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, the Socceroos immediately switch their focus to putting things right against Palestine on Friday night (AEDT). Goalkeeper Mat Ryan indicated the team let themselves down in th

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Match preview: Socceroos v Palestine

The Socceroos continue their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign with a pivotal clash against Palestine on Friday night (AEDT) in Dubai. After the opening game loss against Jordan, Graham Arnold’s men will be desperate to bounce back with an improved showing against Palestinians.

Vini Capovilla Socceroos chef
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Listen in to episode two of the Socceroos Podcast - out now

The countdown is on to Australia’s next match at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, and we’ve got the latest installment of the Socceroos Podcast to keep you in touch with all the latest news out of the camp. Michael Zappone and Socceroos media officer Ben O’Neill start by loo

Socceroos starting XI v Jordan.
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How to watch the Socceroos against Palestine

The Socceroos will be prepared for a huge clash when they take on Palestine in their second Group B clash at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ on Friday. Graham Arnold’s side do battle with Palestine for the very first time at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, with kick-off at 10pm

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‘We’re still very confident and positive’: Grant champions Socceroos’ belief ahead of Palestine clash

Rhyan Grant insists the message from coach Graham Arnold hasn’t wavered despite the Socceroos’ first-up loss to Jordan at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Focus has quickly shifted to Friday night’s (AEDT) clash with Palestine, with the Socceroos keen to bounce back swiftly at the

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Meulensteen outlines how Socceroos can overcome group stage challenge

Patience will be among Australia’s greatest virtues as the Socceroos contend with the ‘completely different challenge’ of their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ group stage opposition, according to Rene Meulensteen. Graham Arnold’s side were beaten 1-0 by Jordan in Sunday night’s Group

Jordan almost double their lead from a free-kick.
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The Equation: All to play for in Group B after Palestine and Syria stalemate

The Socceroos may not have gotten the result they wanted against Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™, but Palestine and Syria’s stalemate, plus the fact there are still two matches remaining in the group phase, puts Australia in a position where everything is still to play for.

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Gallery: Best pictures from Socceroos v Jordan

See the pick of the photos from Australia's 1-0 loss to Jordan on Sunday night in their opening AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Group B clash. The Socceroos take on Palestine in their second Group B fixture on Friday, January 11 at 10:00pm AEDT. REPORT: Jordan defeat Socceroo

Socceroos skipper Mark Milligan gets a pass away.
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Milligan: Jordan defeat won’t derail Socceroos’ AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign

Skipper Mark Milligan is confident the Socceroos will bounce back quickly from Sunday night’s 1-0 loss to Jordan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ opener in Al Ain. In a match Australia dominated for long periods, a first-half header from Jordan’s Anas Bani Yaseen proved th

Tom Rogic on the ball against Jordan.
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Jordan defeat Socceroos in Al Ain

The Socceroos have started their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ campaign with a defeat, going down to Jordan 1-0 at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Sunday night. Despite dominating for large periods, Graham Arnold’s side were undone by Anas Bani Yaseen’s first-half header. Australi

A bandaged Massimo Luongo drives forward from midfield.
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Relive: Socceroos go down to Jordan in AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ opener

The Socceroos were denied a winning start to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after losing 1-0 against Jordan in Al Ain on Sunday night. Graham Arnold’s side created a string of chances, especially in the second half, but were undone by Anas Bani Yaseen's first-half header. MATC