Socceroos News

Tanaka of Japan (R) fends off a challenge from Willian Borges of Brazil.
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Asian Cup contenders wrap

With the countdown to Australia hosting the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on in earnest, all but one of January's participants were in action during the recent international friendly window. And it wasn't just the Socceroos who couldn't win this week.

Ange Postecoglou talks to the Socceroos during a water break against Qatar.
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Muscat backs Ange's Socceroo revamp

Kevin Muscat has defended Ange Postecoglou's recent record at the helm of the Socceroos, insisting the head coach is well within his rights to experiment ahead of the Asian Cup.

Bresciano reacts during the Socceroos' 1-0 loss to Qatar.
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Bresciano concerned ahead of Asian Cup

Veteran midfielder Mark Bresciano admits something isn’t right in the Socceroos game and big improvement is needed for the Asian Cup after their shock loss to Qatar on Wednesday (AEDT).

Tim Cahill fights for the ball against Qatar.
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Mistakes now are okay, but not in Asian Cup: Cahill

Socceroos striker Tim Cahill says defeat to Qatar is a setback ahead of the 2015 Asian Cup but believes the side has learned some valuable lessons to help them improve in time for January.

Postecoglou was frustrated with the Socceroos' defensive lapses against Japan.
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Ange: These results are my doing

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou insists confidence will not be affected by a surprise 1-0 loss to Qatar and has taken responsibility for a downturn in form ahead of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Qatar celebrate scoring the only goal of the game against the Socceroos.
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Socceroos slump to defeat against Qatar

A Khalfan Ibrahim goal condemned Australia to a 1-0 defeat against Qatar on Wednesday, leaving Ange Postecoglou with plenty of questions to answer ahead of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.

Match details: Socceroos v Qatar
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Match details: Socceroos v Qatar

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Goal scorer Stefan Mauk in action for Melbourne City.
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Young Socceroos bow out of AFC Championships

The Young Socceroos have bowed out of the AFC U-19 Championships after being held to a 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan in their final group match on Wednesday morning.

The Socceroos coaching staff monitor training in Doha.
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FFA TV | Socceroos continuing to evolve

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou discusses the lessons learnt against the UAE, possible changes for Australia's 500th international and his vision for the upcoming Asian Cup.

The Socceroos in training in Doha ahead of match against Qatar.
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Big names back for Qatar test

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says he will make at least four changes for Wednesday mornings (AEDT) clash with Qatar as a host of his squad return to full fitness.

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak in action against UAE
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Preview: Socceroos versus Qatar

The Socceroos will hope to combine their new-found defensive solidity with a cutting edge up front when they tackle Qatar in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Alex Wilkinson salutes the Aussie crowd after the Socceroos loss to the Netherlands.
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Defensive cohesion the key: Wilko

Consistent matches together and improved understanding is the key to the Socceroos having more clean sheets, according to defender Alex Wilkinson.

Socceroo Mathew Leckie on the ball against the UAE.
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Leckie desperate for more goals in the green and gold

Socceroos winger Mathew Leckie says he is desperate to add goals to his all-action performances in the lead-up to January’s Asian Cup.

The Socceroos starting XI that played the UAE in game number 499.
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From Dunedin to Doha

There’s a major milestone for Australian football happening this week when the national team takes on Qatar in Doha – it’s the 500th A international match for the Socceroos.

Goal scorer Jaushua Sotirio in action for the Wanderers.
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Young Socceroos defeat Indonesia to keep hopes alive

The Young Socceroos have stayed on track for a spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-19 Championships following a gritty 1-0 win over Indonesia on Sunday night.