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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
Socceroos player ratings vs Syria

Socceroos player ratings vs Syria

Tim Cahill proved the Socceroos' saviour once again leading Australia to a tense 2-1 extra time win over Syria at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. With an intercontinental playoff now on the horizon how did the players fare in their latest obstacle on the Road to Russia? 11 Oct 2017
Ange: That's why Timmy is the greatest ever

Ange: That's why Timmy is the greatest ever

Ange Postecoglou has hailed veteran striker Tim Cahill as "the greatest ever" after the 37-year-old scored a brace against Syria to keep Australia's World Cup dream on track. 10 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
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
Match Analysis: Australia v Syria

Match Analysis: Australia v Syria

Ange Postecoglou and the Socceroos will be hoping that a 1-1 draw in the first leg will be enough to set up Tuesday’s return leg in their favour. 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
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
Pic special: Socceroos training session

Pic special: Socceroos training session

Ahead of Thursday's crucial playoff against Syria, the Socceroos trained at Hang Tuah Stadium in Malacca, Malaysia. 2 Oct 2017
Fans unhappy at Brad Smith selection

Fans unhappy at Brad Smith selection

Socceroos fans vented their frustrations as AFC Bournemouth defender Brad Smith was selected in Ange Postecoglou's final 23-man squad for Australia's crucial World Cup play-off with Syria. 27 Sep 2017
Postecoglou urges Spiranovic to move clubs

Postecoglou urges Spiranovic to move clubs

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has urged Matthew Spiranovic to find a new club if he wants to continue with the national team. 27 Sep 2017
Ange finalises 23-man squad for Syria play-off

Ange finalises 23-man squad for Syria play-off

Ange Postecoglou has included five new faces in the final 23-man squad for the Socceroos' upcoming World Cup play-off with Syria. 27 Sep 2017