Socceroos News

Spiranovic is hopeful of recovering in time for the start of the Hyundai A-League Season.
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Spiranovic's return clearer by next week

A meeting with a specialist next week will determine if key Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Socceroo defender Matthew Spiranovic is on track to return in time for the start of the Hyundai A-League season.

Mark Viduka in action for the Socceroos during the 2007 Asian Cup.
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Rewind: Classic Viduka goal from Asian Cup 07

See the best goals from Asian Cup 07 including some classic Dukes for the Socceroos with this goals package.

The Socceroos once again fielded a new look starting side for the match against Saudi Arabia.
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Analysis: what we learned from the Socceroos

Having returned to the winners' list, the Socceroos need to start building towards the AFC Asian Cup with the defensive set-up critical to the team's long-term success.

The Socceroos starting XI against Saudi Arabia at Craven Cottage.
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Socceroos back on the winners list

The Socceroos defeated Saudi Arabia in London this morning as they continue to build towards January's AFC Asian Cup. See all the goals and post-match reactions here.

Trent Sainsbury in action for the Socceroos against Saudi Arabia.
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Sainsbury: It’s a learning curve

Trent Sainsbury says inexperience is not an excuse for some of the Socceroos defensive lapses and admits he learned a lot from the friendly win over Saudi Arabia.

Massimo Luongo starred in the number 10 role for the Socceroos.
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Luongo likes his new 10 role

Swindon Town will find it hard to hold on to Massimo Luongo after the Socceroo midfielder starred in the 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia playing as a number 10.

Caltex Socceroo Tim Cahill has been nominated for the Sports Dad of the Year Award.
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Cahill: Roos need a ruthless streak

Tim Cahill says the Socceroos shouldn’t be too concerned about their defensive struggles and believes the most important thing right now is developing a ruthless streak.

The Socceroos celebrate Bailey Wright's goal against Saudi Arabia.
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Ange hails Luongo and Wright

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou has praised the performances of young guns Massimo Luongo and Bailey Wright in his side’s drought-breaking win over Saudi Arabia.

Bailey Wright celebrates with Mathew Leckie after scoring against Saudi Arabia.
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Socceroo player ratings v Saudi Arabia

Here's how our boys stacked up against the Saudis in the 3-2 at Craven Cottage on Tuesday morning AEST.

Tim Cahill celebrates with Josh Brillante after opening the scoring against Saudi Arabia.
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Socceroos win in London

Australia edged out Saudi Arabia 3-2 at Craven Cottage, ending their losing streak on Tuesday morning (AEST).

Bailey Wright is set to make his Socceroos debut against Saudi Arabia.
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Wright’s journey from Peninsula to Preston

Growing up on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula had its challenges for an aspiring Socceroo like Bailey Wright, who is set to debut for his nation on Tuesday morning AEST.

Massimo Luongo will start against Saudi Arabia.
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Socceroo line-up predictor for Saudi clash

In a match the Socceroos must win, Ange Postecoglou looks set to trial a new midfield set-up against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning (AEST).

Bailey Wright is set to make his Socceroos debut against Saudi Arabia.
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New faces for Socceroos

Bailey Wright is set to make his Socceroos debut while Massimo Luongo will get his first start in Tuesday morning’s (AEST) friendly against Saudi Arabia in London.

Mark Bresciano in action against Saudi Arabia in 2012.
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Socceroos v Saudi Arabia preview

The Socceroos will be desperate to bounce back from their defeat to Belgium when they take on fellow AFC nation Saudi Arabia in London in the early hours of Tuesday morning (AEST).

The Young Socceroos were downed 4-3 by Japan.
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Thriller between Young Socceroos and Japan

The Young Socceroos have been bundled out of the ASEAN Football Federation's Under-19 Youth Championship after losing a seven-goal thriller against Japan on Sunday, featuring a wonder goal from Aussie skipper Scott Galloway.