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Match preview: Socceroos v Uzbekistan

Having finished the group stage on a strong note, the Socceroos head into their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan in a do-or-die encounter. Australia bounced back from their opening fixture to score six goals in two games, putting three goals past Pa

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LIVE BLOG: Preparations ramp up ahead of Uzbekistan clash

Star winger Mathew Leckie is among the players involved in training as the Socceroos continue preparations for their do-or-die date with Uzbekistan at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. Trent Sainsbury has spoken in the lead-up to the Round of 16 encounter and said team-mate Leckie was

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Sainsbury gains fresh perspective from stint on the sideline

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury said the one-match suspension he served during Australia’s 3-2 win against Syria in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ gave him a different perspective on the game.  Sainsbury was forced to sit out the Socceroos’ final Group B fixture after accruing

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How to watch the Socceroos v Uzbekistan in Round of 16

With the group stages well and truly complete, and teams knowing their Round of 16 fate, the Socceroos enter the pointy end of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ with a battle against Uzbekistan on Tuesday morning (1am AEDT).  Graham Arnold’s men have showcased a free-flowing brand o

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Meulensteen praises Socceroos going ‘from strength to strength’

Socceroos Assistant Coach Rene Meulensteen has praised the squad’s performances as they prepare for their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan on Tuesday morning (AEDT). Australia finished strongly in Group B, registering a 3-0 win over Palestine before

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Opposition confirmed: Socceroos take on Uzbekistan in Round of 16

Following their 3-2 win over Syria in Group B, the Socceroos have earned themselves a Round of 16 clash against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The meeting was confirmed when Uzbekistan fell 2-1 to Japan in their Group F encounter, putting the White Wolves in second

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Spanish legend Villa gives Mabil stunner nod of approval

Awer Mabil is turning heads around the footballing world right now - and one of the sports biggest names has taken notice. Mabil marked his rise to prominence with a sensational opening goal in the Socceroos' 3-2 triumph over Syria earlier this morning, an effort so striking i

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Social media reacts to the Socceroos' last-gasp victory over Syria

The Socceroos booked a spot in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout stages on Wednesday morning (AEDT) following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Syria, with the thrilling contest in Al Ain providing plenty of talking points. Stunning strikes from Awer Mabil and Tom Rogic, plus a s

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Gallery: Best pics from Socceroos' win over Syria

The Socceroos made it back-to-back wins at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ after their thrilling 3-2 win over Syria in Al Ain on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Tom Rogic scored a stoppage-time winner to ensure second spot in Group B for Graham Arnold’s side, after earlier goals f

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The Equation: Socceroos await Round of 16 opponent at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™

The Socceroos are through!

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‘The best is yet to come’ insists goalscorer Mabil as Australia ponders last 16

With four goals in his first seven Socce...�appearances, Awer Mabil is fast becoming a fan-favourite for the national team.

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‘The crowd was unreal’: Grant praises support as the Socceroos shift focus to knockout stage

Rhyan Grant says the support of Socceroos fans in the UAE and back home in Australia is helping to drive the team forward in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™. The Socceroos secured a 3-2 win in a thrilling contest against Syria on Wednesday morning (AEDT) to move into the knockout

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Mabil explains heart-warming reason behind new goal celebration

Socceroos winger Awer Mabil has revealed the goal celebration seen after his splendid strike in the win over Syria is a touching tribute to people coping with mental health problems. The rising star notched his second AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ goal in as many matches when he

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Socceroos overcome Syria to reach AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout rounds

The Socceroos will take winning form into the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ knockout rounds following a see-sawing 3-2 victory over Syria in Al Ain. Needing only a draw to progress from Group B, a dangerous-looking Australia secured all three points from an entertaining affair thank

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Relive: Socceroos too strong for Syria as AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ is assured

The Socceroos made it two wins from two at AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019™ and booked their place in the Round of 16 with a 3-2 victory over Syria in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Awer Mabil and Chris Ikonomidis struck either side of half-time before Tom Rogic decided the matc