asian cup 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
Are Saudi Arabia an Asian Cup favourite?

Are Saudi Arabia an Asian Cup favourite?

The first game in the second round of matches in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup saw Saudi Arabia overcome Lebanon 2-0 at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai in front of a crowd of 13,792. 13 Jan 2019
Degenek announces Saudi transfer

Degenek announces Saudi transfer

Milos Degenek has announced he’s leaving Red Star Belgrade to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on a three and a half year contract. 13 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's redemption: Socceroos pic special

Arnie's redemption: Socceroos pic special

Graham Arnold breathed a sigh of relief as the Socceroos defeated Palestine 3-0 in their second Asian Cup group game. Bring on Syria... 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
Ikonomidis: 'This is the start of the Arnie era'

Ikonomidis: 'This is the start of the Arnie era'

We've heard this line before. 12 Jan 2019
Maclaren: 'Today I showed them'

Maclaren: 'Today I showed them'

Never short of confidence, Jamie Maclaren believes a debut Socceroos goal has proven his worthy of the green and gold jersey. But will Australian fans take more convincing? 12 Jan 2019
Australia 3 Palestine 0: Player Ratings

Australia 3 Palestine 0: Player Ratings

A much improved performance keeps the Socceroos alive in Group B, rolling out comprehensive 3-0 winners over Palestine at Rashid Stadium. 11 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