Five things we learnt from Tony Popovic’s first two fixtures in charge of Australia,as the national team stays in the hunt for direct World Cup qualification.
The draw against the Samurai Blue completes an encouraging first window in charge for Tony Popovic,who has steered Australia’s World Cup qualification campaign back on track.
Tony Popovic’s Australia are out to defy history and build momentum against the Samurai Blue.
The Samurai Blue have been faultless so far in World Cup qualifying,their success underpinned by an ambitious 100-year plan for the game. Meanwhile,Australian soccer...
A change in club has proved the world of difference for the Australian defender.
The Socceroos have beaten the Samurai Blue just once in 12 meetings since the famous Tim Cahill-inspired 3-1 win in Kaiserslautern at the 2006 World Cup,but they will face the runaway group leaders with renewed confidence after a first-up win over China under new coach Tony Popovic.
A draw on Tuesday night would be a fabulous result for the Socceroos,but coach Tony Popovic believes they are capable of springing a massive upset over their great rivals.
It’s the J.League’s answer to Leicester City:a team of no-name battlers,managed by an ex-high school coach,which is on track to win the title in their first top-flight season.
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos,who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
The Socceroos legend has been confirmed as head coach of the Japanese club where Ange Postecoglou started an Aussie tradition.
Spain defied the Netherlands and a mercurial performance from Stefanie van der Gragt to advance,while Sweden blunted Japan’s Women’s World Cup charge and won through to another semi-final.