WATCH: Winger scores stunnerIn what turned out to be the only goal of the game, the Saudi wide-man cut in from the flank and unleashed a fierce strike past the goalkeeperVideoIraq
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 qualifyingAustraliaJapan
Ange frustrated with formation criticsAustralia's boss declared the only perfect system is a "hot water system" as he fumed at those who have questioned his new Socceroos formationAustraliaUAE
Irvine delighted with Socceroos goalThe Burton Albion midfielder was the revelation of this international window and capped a strong week with the opening goal against the UAEAustralia
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 visitorsPremier LeagueJapan
REPORT: Uzbekistan 1 Qatar 0Qatar's lingering hopes of a direct qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup came to an end after a defeat in Tashkent..QatarUzbekistan
WATCH: China's comical defendingWhen your opponent's defence is this badly organised, who needs a playmaker?VideoPremier League
WATCH: Keeper saves rocket with faceSometimes it hurts being a hero. Sometimes a lot.VideoRepublic of Korea
Mahdi Ali resigns UAE postAfter a disappointing performance against the Soccerroos on Tuesday, the UAE coach has left his post....UAEAustralia
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 CupJapan
Saudi's Al Shahrani confident of World Cup berthThe defender is pleased with the team's performance so far and is certain of their qualification.IraqSaudi Arabia
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Jedinak not worried about SocceroosAustralia versus United Arab Emirates is widely considered must-win for both nations but that hasn't increased the pressure for the hosts' captainAustralia
Smith: Socceroos still confidentThe flying full-back believes Australia can kick-start a World Cup qualifying late show with a win against United Arab EmiratesAustralia
Queiroz: Qatar staff lack ethicsThe former Real Madrid manager was disappointed with the behaviour of his opposite number…IranQatar
Ali: Japan were clinicalThe 51-year-old was disappointed that his side couldn’t make the most of the chances that came their way…JapanUAE
Irvine delighted to debut, disappointed with drawIrivine was handed his first start by coach Ange Postecoglou in a re-jigged 3-2-4-1 formation.IraqAustralia
Socceroos: Group B results and ladderJapan and Saudi Arabia are now three points clear of Australia at the top of the Group B table after overnight World Cup qualification actionIraqAustralia
Milligan likes Ange's 'effective' new formation Mark Milligan has given the thumbs-up to the Socceroos new formation, despite a 1-1 draw with Iraq in Tehran on Thursday.IraqAustralia
Goal-hero Leckie on Socceroos' drawGoalscorer Mathew Leckie has rued the lack of a killer instinct after the Socceroos were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in their World Cup qualifier.IraqAustralia
Langerak rues ‘two points dropped’ in TehranSocceroos keeper Mitch Langerak felt Australia dropped two points after scrapping with Iraq in a 1-1 draw in Tehran on Thursday.IraqAustralia
'Australia struggled to cope with Iraq'Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou rued his side’s second half display and inability to control large parts of the contest after a 1-1 draw with Iraq.IraqAustralia
Bournemouth defender on Australia's crucial WC qualifierBrad Smith is locked in a battle with Aziz Behich for a starting spot on the left for the Socceroos in tonight's crucial World Cup qualifier with IraqIraqAustralia
Socceroo skipper pledges positive approach"We'll be going at it like it's our last game as we're always told to do."IraqAustralia
Socceroos boss speaks ahead of Iraq"We're expecting a tough game and we expect a tough game every time we play, but when we're in camp we talk about Australia."IraqAustralia
Mahdi Ali: 'Anything is possible'UAE boss approaches crucial game against Japan in a positive frame of mind.JapanUAE
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.ThailandIraq
From school pals to Socceroo teammatesThere were one or two familiar faces when Musti Amini arrived in Tehran to link up with the Socceroos this week - including one old school mate.IraqAustralia
