Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Dubai: Football Federation Australia announced on Tuesday that attacker Martin Boyle will miss the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 due to injury.
Boyle sustained a contact injury to his knee late in Australia’s 5-0 win over Oman on Sunday and following a review with Australia’s medical team, the decision has been made to withdraw Boyle from the tournament.
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said: “We sent Martin [Boyle] for a scan yesterday and the outcome of that assessment is that he will be out of action for an indefinite period.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: With the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 almost upon us, excitement is building for the Continental showpiece.
In what will be the biggest and best AFC Asian Cup, Asia's top 24 teams will vie to lift the sparkling new trophy come February 1.
Join the-AFC.com as we kick off our previews with a look at Group A.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Defending champions Australia will be seeking a second consecutive crown but standing in their way in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are a trio of West Asian opposition.
Syria will be seeking a win after the Socceroos ended their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in the Continental Playoff while Palestine and Jordan will be aiming for extended campaigns too.
We take a look at the Group B challenge.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: The Continent’s top teams went head-to-head in friendly matches as preparations for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 intensified with Asia’s biggest and most anticipated football competition starting in four days.
As the countdown begins before the curtains are raised at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the 24 teams are putting in the finishing touches in their bid for Asia’s ultimate prize.
Qatar have been the busiest team in recent weeks and have showed great ambitions in lifting their first-ever AFC Asian Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Jordan and a 1-0 win over AFC Asian Cup debutants Kyrgyz Republic.
However, the West Asian side’s undefeated streak since their win over Switzerland in November came to an end with double losses against Algeria 1-0 and three-time AFC Asian Cup champions Islamic Republic of Iran 2-1.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Stephen Constantine needs no introduction to Indian football fans. The Briton first managed India between 2002 and 2005, and since January 2015 he has been in charge for a second spell with the South Asian nation.
Under him, India have made steady progress. Ahead of India’s fourth campaign in the AFC Asian Cup – they previously qualified for the 1964, 1984 and 2011 editions – Constantine reveals his thoughts in an exclusive email interview with the-AFC.com.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: An injury-struck Socceroos side sees Andrew Nabbout come to the forefront as a key attacking weapon less than a year since making his international debut.
Following the retirement of legends Tim Cahill and Mile Jedinak after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, new boss Graham Arnold found himself facing an onerous rebuilding task. At the heart of his new-look attack-minded Socceroos team is versatile forward Andrew Nabbout.
Nationality: Australia
Date of birth: 17/12/1992
Position: Forward
Current club: Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)
Previous clubs: Caroline Springs George Cross, Heidelberg United, Moreland Zebras, Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets (All Australia), Negeri Sembilan (Malaysia)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Australia outclassed Oman 5-0 while Syria edged Yemen 1-0 in international friendlies on Sunday, ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Australia 5-0 Oman
Dubai: Australia were in superb form at the Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
The Socceroos had suffered several setbacks in their preparation for their UAE 2019 challenge with Daniel Arzani and Aaron Mooy missing out due to injuries, but their dominance over Oman began as early as the 10th minute with Andrew Nabbout opening the scoring.