Kruse: Asian Cup history 'the focus' for Australia

Two goals from Tim Cahill helped to see off China 2-0 in the quarter-finals on Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown against the United Arab Emirates away in Newcastle on Tuesday, following the latter's shock penalty shootout victory over Japan.

Postecoglou's side are just 90 minutes away from reaching a second consecutive final in the Asian Cup and Kruse acknowledged the chance to write their names into the history books was a strong motivator.

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