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Postecoglou backed by Socceroos chief
Ange Postecoglou Chief executive of Football Federation Australia David Gallop believes Ange Postecoglou can still guide the Socceroos to the World Cup.
AFC opens investigation into World Cup qualifying finale
Unspecified breaches of competition rules will be investigated by the AFC following its final round of qualifying matches for Russia 2018.
Saudi Arabia 1 Japan 0: Al Muwallad strike sees Australia lose out on automatic World Cup spot
Fahd Al Muwallad Australia must settle for a play-off tie with Syria after Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0 to snatch a place in the World Cup group stage.
Uzbekistan 0 South Korea 0: Stalemate enough for Taeguk Warriors to secure World Cup berth
There were no goals, but South Korea's draw in Uzbekistan means they are heading for a ninth consecutive World Cup appearance.
Socceroos pair Jedinak and Rukavytsya return to squad for World Cup play-off
Michael Jedinak It has been a long time coming but Nikita Rukavytsya is back in Australia's squad for next month's World Cup play-off against Syria.
South Korea 0 Iran 0: Hosts miss chance to qualify for Russia against 10 men
Victory would have sent South Korea to next year's World Cup but Group A winners Iran held firm to leave Seoul with a point.
Japan 2 Australia 0: Asano, Ideguchi send Samurai Blue to World Cup
Takuma Asano and Yosuke Ideguchi gave Japan a 2-0 victory over Australia that guaranteed their place at the World Cup in Russia.
Syria 1 Australia 1: Late Al Soma penalty keeps World Cup dream alive
Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse's first-half goal looked to be enough, but Syria came back to secure a draw with a late penalty in their World Cup qualifier.
