Japan to play experimental team vs. SaudisThe World Cup-bound Blue Samurai have hinted at resting players against the Saudis, further muddying the Socceroos' qualifying pathWorld Cup Qualification AFCAustralia
Ange: We want to dominate JapanThe Socceroos boss has fired a warning shot at the Blue Samurai, saying his players are ready to impose themselves on the gameAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Socceroos' back three can deliver result against JapanThe Australian coach's new formation has been widely criticised but there were positive signs during their last match at the Confederations CupAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Australia's WC hopes boosted by Saudi lossThe surprise victory by the Emratis means Ange Postecoglou's men can qualify for Russia with a win over the Blue Samurai on ThursdayAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Milligan's personal heartbreak at missing England moveThe Australian enforcer explains his devastation at being denied a dream move because of the national team's performancesAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Jedinak ruled out of Socceroos WCQ squadThe Australia skipper has been omitted because of injury despite a planned return for his club side this weekendAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Socceroos add Jedinak for crucial qualifiersAnge Postecoglou announced his initial 30-man squad for upcoming AFC World Cup qualifiers, welcoming back his captainWorld Cup Qualification AFCAustralia
Abdul-Raheem leads Toyota Top ScorerThe Iraqi forward is leading the goalscoring charts in the AFC World Cup Qualifiers after the latest round of matches...AFC Champions League TwoIraq
No favours for Socceroos in Group BThe Samurai Blue and the Green Falcons both won on Tuesday night, leaving Australia with some work to do in World Cup qualifyingAustraliaWorld Cup Qualification AFC
WATCH: Japan concede ridiculous penThe Inter defender made a fool of himself when trying to clear a routine ball into the box, resulting in a spot-kick for the visitorsWorld Cup Qualification AFCPremier League
WATCH: Ex-Man Utd star Kagawa scoresThe Borussia Dortmund midfielder bagged the opener after eight minutes in the World Cup qualifier against Thailand on TuesdayWorld CupThailand
Ali: Japan were clinicalThe 51-year-old was disappointed that his side couldn’t make the most of the chances that came their way…UAEWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Mahdi Ali: 'Anything is possible'UAE boss approaches crucial game against Japan in a positive frame of mind.UAEWorld Cup Qualification AFC
East Asian sides clash, first take on last in WCQ Asia matchday sixCoincidentally, all six of the top-three teams in Groups A and B of the qualifiers will play away to a bottom-three side in this round.World Cup Qualification AFCThailand
Amoory - 'Victory over Japan is key'The AFC Player of the Year insists that beating Japan is crucial to UAE's World Cup ambitions.World Cup Qualification AFCUAE
Injured Abdulrahman ruled out of Japan clashThe Al Ain midfielder has been sidelined through injury.World Cup Qualification AFCUAE
Wolves sign ex-Japan strikerHaving last played for Cerezo Osaka in J2, Yuzo Tashiro has decided Australia's second-tier should be his next challengeTransfersCerezo Osaka
Venue for UAE VS Japan WC Qualifier changedThe two Asian giants will lock horns in the World Cup 2018 Asian Qualifiers, and the venue has been decided by FIFA and the AFCWorld Cup Qualification AFCUAE
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