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Matt Spiranovic also started despite being in doubt ahead of kick-off with a virus.
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Spiranovic: Socceroos wore down Tajikistan

Matthew Spiranovic says the Socceroos’ weight of possession and supreme fitness meant he knew Tajikistan would eventually wilt in the Dushanbe heat on Tuesday night.

Matt McKay added energy and enthusiasm to the Socceroos midfield.
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Ange: 'Socceroos controlled the game'

Ange Postecoglou lauded a dominant performance from his Socceroos, believing patience was the key to their 3-0 win over a plucky Tajikistan in Dushanbe on Tuesday night in World Cup Russia 2018™ qualification.

Captain Cahill shows his emotion after scoring his second goal close to full-time, the Socceroos running out 3-0 winners.
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Cahill wants more success with the Socceroos

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill says he wants more success with the national team after his brace helped Australia to a 3-0 win over Tajikistan on Tuesday night in Dushanbe.

Mark Milligan celebrates scoring the opening goal with Mat Leckie.
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Analysis: Socceroos v Tajikistan

Tuesday night proved again the challenges of playing across Asia against a lower-ranked opponent.

Tim Cahill netted a brace in Australia's 3-0 win over Tajikistan.
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Cahill brace helps Socceroos see off Tajikistan

The Socceroos have maintained their 100 percent record on the road to Russia 2018, seeing off a stubborn Tajikistan 3-0 in Dushanbe on Tuesday night.

Match details: Tajikistan v Socceroos
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Match details: Tajikistan v Socceroos

The Socceroos take on Tajikistan in their third 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying group match. MATCH DETAILS: Tuesday, 8 September 2015 Republican Central Stadium Dushanbe, Tajikistan 11.00pm AEST kick-off TELEVISION: The Tajikistan v Socceroos match will be broadcast e

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou alongside Tim Cahill at Monday's press conference in Tajikistan.
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Socceroos in tip-top shape for Tajikistan test

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is set to have a full squad to choose from with defender Matthew Spiranovic the only doubt for tonight’s (Tuesday) FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifier™ against Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

Adam Taggart in action for the Socceroos at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Taggart on target but Olyroos downed

Dundee United's new on-loan striker Adam Taggart got on the scoresheet overnight for the Olyroos but it wasn't enough as the Aussie U-23s lost 3-1 to FYR Macedonia in Skopje overnight.

Defender Tarek Elrich goes for a run against Bangladesh.
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Socceroos ready for Tajikistan's artificial pitch

Socceroo Tarek Elrich says Australia will be up for the challenge of playing on an artificial surface in Tuesday night’s FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ qualifier against Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

Socceroos players acknowledge the sell-out crowd at nib Stadium following their dominant victory over Bangladesh.
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Who’ll start for the Socceroos in Tajikistan?

After an easy win over Bangladesh what changes will Ange Postecoglou make to his starting XI? Will this be the side he goes with in Dushanbe…

Canberra-born Socceroo Tom Rogic on the ball against Bangladesh.
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Socceroos to face Kyrgyzstan in Canberra

The Socceroos will face Kyrgyzstan in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Canberra’s GIO Stadium on Thursday 12 November 2015 following an agreement between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the ACT Government.

The Socceroos starting XI against Bangladesh in Perth.
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Preview: Socceroos v Tajikistan

On Tuesday night the Socceroos will aim to make it three wins from three in qualification for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. But it won't be easy.

Nathan Burns says the Socceroos are focused on Tajikistan.
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Socceroos focused on Tajikistan challenge

Socceroo striker Nathan Burns says the rising tensions and security fears in Tajikistan are no concerns for the players ahead of Tuesday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in Dushanbe.

Defender Bailey Wright is all smiles for the trip.
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Socceroos en route to Dushanbe

We go inside the Socceroos flight to Dushanbe ahead of their FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan.

Bailey Wright in action against Bangladesh
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Preston's Wright eyes Tajikistan World Cup qualifier

Bailey Wright says he hopes he showed enough to keep his Socceroos staring spot, desperate to test his newly-formed defensive partnership with Matthew Spiranovic in Tajikistan.