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Leckie contests the ball with Ismail Al Hammadi of the United Arab Emirates.
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Exhausted Leckie ready for his biggest ever game

Mat Leckie hasn’t played in a final before. So Saturday night’s Asian Cup final will be extra special for the Socceroo striker who admits he was very tired after Australia’s 2-0 semi-final win over UAE in Newcastle.

Luongo fights for the ball with UAE midfielder Omar Abdulrahman.
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Socceroos focused on Korean redemption, says Luongo

Midfielder Massimo Luongo says the Socceroos don’t have to do too much different to overturn their loss to Korea Republic from the group stage to ensure they lift the Asian Cup on Saturday night.

Socceroos players celebrate Jason Davidson's goal against the UAE.
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What we learned from Socceroos' semi-final

The Goal team examine Tuesday night's semi-final between the Socceroos and UAE, won by the Aussies 2-0 in Newcastle.

Socceroos players celebrate an early goal against UAE.
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Ange: Socceroos ready to make history

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says winning the Asian Cup will be like nothing Australia has ever seen before and has called on the Sydney crowd to bring “the energy” needed to get them over the line.

Caltex Socceroos players celebrate Trent Sainsbury's goal against the UAE in the 2015 Asian Cup semi-finals.
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Socceroos book spot in Asian Cup final

A devastating early onslaught has ensured the Socceroos are through to the AFC Asian Cup final after beating UAE 2-0 in their semi-final at a rain-soaked Newcastle Stadium on Tuesday night.

Australia's Tim Cahill and United Arab Emirates' Ali Mabkhout at the Asian Cup.
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Tail of the talismen: Cahill v Mabkhout

Preparations have been finalised. The pre-game rituals completed. A spot in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final is on the line and a lot now rests on the shoulders (and head) of two players that have lit up the tournament.

Cahill celebrates after scoring against China in Brisbane.
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Video: Super Timmy Cahill

Check out a selection of Tim Cahill's best Socceroos goals to get you in the mood for tonight's epic Asian Cup semi-final against UAE!

Lee Jeonghyeop scored the opener in Korea's 2-0 semi-final win over Iraq
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Korea Republic win through to Asian Cup final

Korea Republic are through to their first AFC Asian Cup final appearance since 1988 with a 2-0 win over Iraq in Sydney on Monday night.

Socceroos defender Chris Herd could be joining English Championship club Wigan on loan.
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Chris Herd to join Wigan on loan - reports

Socceroo Chris Herd is set to join Wigan Athletic on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the 2014-15 season, according to local media reports in the UK.

Socceroos fans will turn Australia green and gold on Tuesday for the Asian Cup semi-final
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It's #SocceroosDay

We missed out on a Socceroos Australia Day AFC Asian Cup Semi Final so we thought we would extend the Australia Day celebrations by making tomorrow (Tuesday) #SocceroosDay.

Defender Matthew Spiranovic should come straight back into the starting line-up for Tuesday's semi-final
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Ange vows rotation for Socceroos' UAE semi-final

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says he will make another round of changes for Australia’s semi-final clash with United Arab Emirates - though his starting XI remains to be seen.

A young Newcastle Jets fan is part of their 2008 Hyundai A-League Championship celebrations.
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Newcastle’s rich Socceroo history

Tony Popovic and Graham Arnold have both starred for the Socceroos in Newcastle – a heartland of the code that’s witnessed football superstars from around the globe and a national team history dating back to the 1920s.

The Socceroos Asian Cup semi-final is officially sold-out.
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Socceroos semi-final a sell-out

The Socceroos will play before a packed Newcastle Stadium for their AFC Asian Cup semi-final against the UAE tomorrow night, with the match officially sold-out.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou on the training ground during the Asian Cup.
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FFA TV | Ange's Australia Day message

Ange Postecoglou wishes everyone a happy Australia and hopes the nation will be behind the Socceroos in their Asian Cup semi-final.

The Socceroos trained for the first time in Newcastle on Sunday
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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.