10 h. ago Socceroos get glimpse of exciting future as Toure and Irankunda sink New Zealand

Australia defeat All Whites 3-1 to retain ‘Soccer Ashes’ in AucklandMohamed Toure hits a brace while Chris Wood scores for New ZealandThe sound you can hear is the Australian football hype-machine kicking into overdrive. The “Soccer Ashes” have been retained, Tony Popovic remains unbeaten as national team boss, and Australia has been given a tantalising glimpse of the future after Mohamed Touré and Nestory Irankunda powered a 3-1 win over New Zealand in Auckland.Touré, 21, and Irankunda, all of 19 years old, were the undisputed stars of the show on Tuesday evening, producing individual moments of brilliance that broke the game open and quickly had Socceroos fans’ thoughts turning to the World Cup in just under a year.During finals sign up for our free weekly AFL newsletter Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Australia retain Soccer Ashes as Toure and Irankunda strike against New Zealand

Socceroos defeat All Whites 3-1 in AucklandAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email3 mins: The All Whites go searching for an opening down the left flank but neither is able to connect a series of passes during a messy opening.1 min: A cagey opening as the Socceroos lose the ball in their attacking third and the All Whites knock it around the back. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago New Zealand v Australia: international men’s football friendly – live

Updates from the Socceroos v All Whites clash in AucklandKick-off time at Go Media Stadium is 7pm local/5pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email3 mins: The All Whites go searching for an opening down the left flank but neither is able to connect a series of passes during a messy opening.1 min: A cagey opening as the Socceroos lose the ball in their attacking third and the All Whites knock it around the back. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Max Balard hits winner two minutes into debut as Socceroos edge past New Zealand

Australia win first game of ‘Soccer Ashes’ 1-0 in CanberraBalard comes off the bench to settle game in 87th minuteMax Balard has enjoyed a perfect start to life as a Socceroo, scoring a winning goal two minutes into his Australian debut in a late 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.In their first outing since qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in North America, a largely experimental Australian side missing most of their regular starters struggled to pose too many questions for the All Whites. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Max Balard hits winner two minutes into debut to edge Socceroos past New Zealand

Australia win first game of ‘Soccer Ashes’ 1-0 in CanberraBalard comes off the bench to settle game in 87th minuteMax Balard has enjoyed a perfect start to life as a Socceroo, scoring a winning goal two minutes into his Australian debut in a late 1-0 friendly win over New Zealand.In their first outing since qualifying for next year’s World Cup tournament in North America, a largely experimental Australian side missing most of their regular starters struggled to pose too many questions for the All Whites. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Australia v New Zealand: men’s international football friendly – live

Updates as the Socceroos clash with the All Whites in CanberraAny thoughts? Get in touch with Joey on emailWe are underway at Bruce Stadium!Australia will be wearing their green and gold kits, dark green shorts, and white socks in this contest. As you might expect from a team called the All Whites, the Kiwis are wearing a retro-inspired all-white kit. Continue reading...

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