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Cahill: I knew I was going to score

Cahill: I knew I was going to score

Socceroos fans were chewing their fingers to the knuckles but for Tim Cahill there was never any doubt he was going to score against Syria at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. 11 Oct 2017
Legend: Cahill keeps World Cup dream alive

Legend: Cahill keeps World Cup dream alive

Socceroo legend Tim Cahill scored a brace to save Australia's World Cup dream in a a heart-stopping 2-1 extra time win over Syria at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. 10 Oct 2017
Pic special: Socceroos v Syria

Pic special: Socceroos v Syria

The Socceroos are through. An intercontinental playoff awaits after a Tim Cahill brace saw off Syria 2-1 in extra time at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night! 10 Oct 2017
Pics: Syria prepare for Sydney showdown

Pics: Syria prepare for Sydney showdown

Training session: Syria are still in the hunt for their first World Cup appearance but first they have to get past a fired-up Socceroos on Tuesday. 9 Oct 2017
Socceroos: Playoff eve pic special

Socceroos: Playoff eve pic special

On the tough road to Russia: The Socceroos trained at ANZ Stadium on the eve of their home playoff against Syria. 9 Oct 2017
Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

With the international break giving many leagues a break, some of the lesser known Aussies take centre stage in our Aussies abroad wrap. 9 Oct 2017
Jurman: The moment the boss pulled me aside

Jurman: The moment the boss pulled me aside

Better late than never! On Thursday, at the age of 27, Suwon Samsung Bluewings defender Matt Jurman made his Socceroos debut in a 1-1 draw against Syria in Malaysia. With Australia's World Cup hopes hanging in the balance the former Sydney FC star talks about the moment coach Ange Postecoglou pulled him aside and said, "you're on!" 7 Oct 2017
Wright ruled out for Syria showdown

Wright ruled out for Syria showdown

Defender Ryan McGowan has been rushed into Ange Postecoglou's 23-man squad for the Socceroos' showdown against Syria in Sydney. 7 Oct 2017
Young Aussie striker making big impact in Holland

Young Aussie striker making big impact in Holland

Eighteen-year-old Australian striker John Iredale has made an impressive start in Holland after moving to Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen just a few weeks ago. 6 Oct 2017
Socceroos bemused by penalty decision

Socceroos bemused by penalty decision

Socceroos pair Mark Milligan and Robbie Kruse were left bemused by the penalty decision which earned Syria a 1-1 World Cup play-off first leg draw with Australia on Thursday night. 6 Oct 2017
Ange remains bullish on progression

Ange remains bullish on progression

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou remains confident Australia can progress past Syria despite only managing a 1-1 draw in the away leg on Thursday night. 6 Oct 2017
Syria v Socceroos pic special

Syria v Socceroos pic special

Syria played host to Australia at Malacca, Malaysia, in a 2018 World Cup qualifying play-off first leg on Thursday night. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Oct 2017
Arnold: 'Zero' contact on Socceroos job

Arnold: 'Zero' contact on Socceroos job

Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold says he’s had no discussions with Football Federation Australia (FFA) about the Socceroos coaching job. 5 Oct 2017
Socceroos expecting 'bad' pitch for play-off

Socceroos expecting 'bad' pitch for play-off

The Socceroos expect the Hang Jebat Stadium surface to be poor but won’t use it as an excuse for Thursday’s 2018 World Cup play-off against Syria. 4 Oct 2017
Socceroos train in Malacca pic special

Socceroos train in Malacca pic special

The Australia squad trained in Malacca ahead of Thursday's 2018 World Cup qualifying play-off against Syria. Pics by FFA. 4 Oct 2017
Gallery: Best & worst Socceroos Nike strips

Gallery: Best & worst Socceroos Nike strips

What's your favourite in the Nike generation? 4 Oct 2017