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Holger: The Joy Of Six

Holger: The Joy Of Six

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck credited his team's compact structure as the foundation for their 6-0 Asian Cup thrashing of Uzbekistan. 26 Jan 2011
Australia v Uzbekistan Pic Gallery

Australia v Uzbekistan Pic Gallery

All the match action from Australia's rousing 6-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi final. Pics by Getty Images. 26 Jan 2011
Australia's Day Of Glory

Australia's Day Of Glory

AUSTRALIA rampaged into the Asian Cup final with a 6-0 demolition of Uzbekistan in one of their finest performances in recent history. 26 Jan 2011
Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan booked their place in the Asian Cup final by beating rivals South Korea 3-0 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 encounter at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 26 Jan 2011
Hart Hails Aussie Mentality

Hart Hails Aussie Mentality

EXCLUSIVE: Nike Chance coach - and former mentor of Harry Kewell at Leeds United - Paul Hart has paid tribute to Australian footballers and their attitude to the game. 25 Jan 2011
Socceroos Prepare for Uzbekistan Pic Gallery

Socceroos Prepare for Uzbekistan Pic Gallery

The Socceroos had time to relax and recover from their epic win over Iraq and prepare themselves for their Asian Cup semifinal clash with Uzbekistan tonight. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v South Korea

Preview: Japan v South Korea

PARK Ji-sung will make his 100th appearance for South Korea against Japan tomorrow and coach Cho Kwang-rae is eager to mark such a milestone with a victory that will send the Blue Samurai through to the final of the Asian Cup. 25 Jan 2011
Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

JAPAN captain and Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe has expressed his desire to one day play in the Barclays Premier League. 25 Jan 2011
Lucas: We've Won Respect

Lucas: We've Won Respect

SKIPPER Lucas Neill feels Australia are now a much more respected side on the international stage since joining the Asian Football Confederation, with Holger Osieck's men just two games away from lifting their first major title. 25 Jan 2011
Koreans Clinch Semi-Final Spot

Koreans Clinch Semi-Final Spot

AN EXTRA-TIME goal from substitute Yoon Bit-garam sent South Korea through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup at the expense of Iran at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 23 Jan 2011
Osieck Hails Oz Determination

Osieck Hails Oz Determination

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck hailed a comprehensive display from his side after Harry Kewell's extra-time header knocked out defending Asian Cup champions Iraq. 23 Jan 2011
Culina Heads Back To Australia

Culina Heads Back To Australia

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck today announced that midfielder Jason Culina has been released from camp to return to Australia to receive treatment for an ongoing knee injury. 23 Jan 2011
Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

South Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt winning the midfield battle was the key to today's 1-0 extra-time victory over Iran, which sent the Taeguk Warriors through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. 23 Jan 2011
Kewell Silences The Sceptics

Kewell Silences The Sceptics

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has hit back at critics of Harry Kewell after the star Australian striker's dramatic late winner in the 1-0 Asian Cup quarter-final victory over Iraq last night. 23 Jan 2011
Last-Gasp Kewell Sends Roos Through

Last-Gasp Kewell Sends Roos Through

AUSTRALIA has progressed into the Asian Cup semi-finals for the first time ever after Harry Kewell's dramatic late extra-time goal earned the Socceroos a 1-0 win over Iraq. 23 Jan 2011
Australia v Iraq Pic Special

Australia v Iraq Pic Special

All the match action from Qatar as Australia faced off against Iraq in the Asian Cup quarter-finals. Pics by Getty Images. 23 Jan 2011