2019 asian cup

Arnold surprised by Uzbek tactics

Arnold surprised by Uzbek tactics

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold admitted he was surprised that Uzbekistan parked the bus in their round of 16 clash at the Asian Cup. 22 Jan 2019
Vietnam sweats on third spot

Vietnam sweats on third spot

The top two qualifying places in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup had been decided in the opening two rounds with the game between Iraq and Iran to decide which team would top the group. 17 Jan 2019
Pundits pan poor penalty

Pundits pan poor penalty

Former Socceroos Robbie Slater and Robbie Cornthwaite have taken aim at the contentious penalty awarded to Syria in their 3-2 Asian Cup loss to Australia. 16 Jan 2019
Syria woes are all bloody Bernd's fault

Syria woes are all bloody Bernd's fault

Defender Ahmad Al-Saleh has laid the blame for Syria's struggling Asian Cup campaign squarely at the feet at axed head coach Bernd Stange. 15 Jan 2019
Thailand, UAE go through to last 16

Thailand, UAE go through to last 16

The final round of group matches in the AFC Asian Cup began in Group A where all four teams were in with a chance of qualifying for the last 16. 15 Jan 2019
Socceroos hunt for Syria's weak spot

Socceroos hunt for Syria's weak spot

Socceroos backroom staff are trawling though hours of video footage in the hunt for a weak spot in Syria's tactics for Australia to exploit tomorrow night. 14 Jan 2019
Uzbek win lines up Japan to face Australia

Uzbek win lines up Japan to face Australia

A 4-0 win by Uzbekistan over Turkmenistan may well see Australia play Japan in the Asian Cup round of 16 if the Socceroos get the point that they need against Syria to qualify. 14 Jan 2019
Mabil: I'm afraid for Syria

Mabil: I'm afraid for Syria

Awer Mabil believes Syria should be afraid of a confident Socceroos side when they meet in the Asian Cup. 12 Jan 2019
Arnie: This is how we'll beat Syria

Arnie: This is how we'll beat Syria

Graham Arnold says the Socceroos will go into their final Group B game against Syria "with all guns blazing and expecting to win" after defeating Palestine 3-0. 12 Jan 2019
Stange gone as Jordan sink Syria

Stange gone as Jordan sink Syria

Syria have sacked coach Bernd Stange after Jordan recorded back-to-back wins to go through to the Asian Cup knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Syria. 11 Jan 2019
Arnie: I expect a Roos reaction

Arnie: I expect a Roos reaction

Graham Arnold expects a reaction from the Socceroos after their loss to Jordan and is expecting his players "to come out and fight" against Palestine. 11 Jan 2019
Coachless Thais bounce back to beat Bahrain

Coachless Thais bounce back to beat Bahrain

The second round of the AFC Asian Cup group matches got underway with the clash between Bahrain and Thailand at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai and Thai’s interim coach had immediate success with a 1-0 win thanks to Chanathip Songkrasin hitting home the only goal of the game. 11 Jan 2019
'I'm not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself...'

'I'm not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself...'

Reds goal hero Craig Goodwin is in peak form for his club and added yet another goal to his season tally last night...but it still wasn't good enough for the Socceroos. 10 Jan 2019
Throwback Thursday! Socceroos v ‘Palestine’ in 1939

Throwback Thursday! Socceroos v ‘Palestine’ in 1939

The Socceroos face another tricky test against Palestine on Friday in Dubai with Graham Arnold’s men needing to kickstart their faltering AFC Asian Cup 2019 group campaign. 10 Jan 2019
Socceroo sidelined for the season

Socceroo sidelined for the season

Socceroo Martin Boyle will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery. 10 Jan 2019
Jewish group calls for Socceroos to boycott Palestine game

Jewish group calls for Socceroos to boycott Palestine game

A right wing Jewish group has called for the Socceroos to boycott their Asian Cup match with Palestine. 10 Jan 2019