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The Australian U-23 side during their recent tour of China.

Vidmar excited by Olyroos on Road to Rio

Olyroos coach Aurelio Vidmar has declared the four-nation tournament in China a success saying the team’s performance was “excellent” as they prepare for qualification to the Rio Olympics in 2016.

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Vidmar excited by Olyroos on Road to Rio

Olyroos coach Aurelio Vidmar has declared the four-nation tournament in China a success saying the team’s performance was “excellent” as they prepare for qualification to the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Postecoglou was frustrated with the Socceroos' defensive lapses against Japan.

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Ange rues defensive lapses after Japan loss

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says his side paid the price for getting the “small details” wrong in their 2-1 defeat to Japan on Tuesday night in Osaka.

The Socceroos starting XI that took the field against Japan last month.

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Cahill adamant Socceroos on right track

Tim Cahill has called on the Australian public not to lose belief in the Socceroos, confident the huge home support will make the difference in January’s Asian Cup.

Japan's Yasuyuki Konno celebrates opening the scoring in Osaka.

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Result: Japan 2 Australia 1

A second-half masterclass has enabled Japan to defeat the Socceroos 2-1 on Tuesday night, the Samurai Blue landing a timely psychological blow ahead of next year’s Asian Cup in Australia.

Jamie Maclaren scored the winner for the Olyroos in their last match against Korea Republic.

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Olyroos beat Korea Republic in China

The Olyroos have ended their China tour on a high after beating Korea Republic 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Perth Glory’s Jamie Maclaren on Tuesday night in Wuhan.

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Olyroos beat Korea Republic in China

The Olyroos have ended their China tour on a high after beating Korea Republic 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Perth Glory’s Jamie Maclaren on Tuesday night in Wuhan.

Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima is unable to prevent Socceroo winger Tommy Oar finding the back of the net.

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Video: Socceroos v Japan goal fest

See all the recent goals from the rivalry between the Socceroos and Japan ahead of tonight's clash in Osaka.

Mile Jedinak and James Troisi at the Socceroos training camp in Osaka.

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Video: Socceroos ready to rumble

The Socceroos clashes against Japan are always hotly contested affairs and tonight's match promises to be no different. Step inside camp with captain Mile Jedinak and hear what he expects from the squad as they build towards hosting the AFC Asian Cup.

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Match Details Article | Japan v Socceroos

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Tim Cahill made a winning start for his new club Shanghai Shenhua.

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Yoshida tips 'long-ball' Socceroos

Japan's Maya Yoshida expects Australia to go long to Tim Cahill in Osaka on Tuesday and says he's relishing a tough duel with the New York Red Bulls forward.

Ange Postecoglou watches on during Australia's 0-0 draw with UAE.

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Ange: Blue Samurai clash a yardstick

Ange Postecoglou says taking on Japan away from home will be an important yardstick of Australia's progress with the Asian Cup fast approaching, as he aims to make the Socceroos 'the biggest team in Asia'.

ABC TV will broadcast the Socceroos' match with Japan tomorrow night.

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Socceroos v Japan live on ABC TV

The ABC is the Official Free-To-Air Broadcaster for the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 - Asia's biggest football competition.

The Socceroos starting XI against Saudi Arabia at Craven Cottage.

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Preview: Socceroos v Japan

The Socceroos will look to put in a more complete performance together when they take on AFC rivals Japan on Tuesday night in their final hit-out before the Asian Cup.