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Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou has called on a sold-out Sydney crowd to bring "the energy" needed to get Australia over the line in Saturday's Asian Cup final against South Korea.

Iran Avoiding Japan in a potential quarter-final looks set to be the focus for Iran and United Arab Emirates.

Syria continued their promising start to World Cup qualifying, while crowd trouble marred Malaysia versus Saudi Arabia.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse was called up to the Australian squad, after Tomi Juric was ruled out of friendlies with United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Australia While coach Ange Postecoglou and his team will not admit it, Australia were given a big boost when the United Arab Emirates eliminated title-holders Japan from the Asian Cup on Friday.

Australia The 2015 Asian Cup could double as Australia's coming-of-age in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), nine years after they joined.

South Korea must delve into their resources for Thursday's friendly with United Arab Emirates, as they warm-up for World Cup qualification.