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The captain was also quick to congratulate Milligan after the Socceroos went 1-0 up midway through the second-half.

Milligan hails Socceroos after victory in Dushanbe

After winning 3-0 on Tuesday night in Tajikistan, Socceroo midfielder Mark Milligan says the Australians wanted to put on a better showing following their opening World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan.

Matt Spiranovic also started despite being in doubt ahead of kick-off with a virus.

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Spiranovic: Socceroos wore down Tajikistan

Matthew Spiranovic says the Socceroos’ weight of possession and supreme fitness meant he knew Tajikistan would eventually wilt in the Dushanbe heat on Tuesday night.

Matt McKay added energy and enthusiasm to the Socceroos midfield.

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Ange: 'Socceroos controlled the game'

Ange Postecoglou lauded a dominant performance from his Socceroos, believing patience was the key to their 3-0 win over a plucky Tajikistan in Dushanbe on Tuesday night in World Cup Russia 2018™ qualification.

Captain Cahill shows his emotion after scoring his second goal close to full-time, the Socceroos running out 3-0 winners.

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Cahill wants more success with the Socceroos

Socceroo superstar Tim Cahill says he wants more success with the national team after his brace helped Australia to a 3-0 win over Tajikistan on Tuesday night in Dushanbe.

Mark Milligan celebrates scoring the opening goal with Mat Leckie.

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Analysis: Socceroos v Tajikistan

Tuesday night proved again the challenges of playing across Asia against a lower-ranked opponent.

But no one beats Timmy to a first time header as he out jumps two defenders!

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GALLERY: Socceroos overpower tricky Tajikistan

Check out the best action-shots as the Socceroos maintained top spot in their FIFA World Cup qualification group.

Tim Cahill netted a brace in Australia's 3-0 win over Tajikistan.

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Cahill brace helps Socceroos see off Tajikistan

The Socceroos have maintained their 100 percent record on the road to Russia 2018, seeing off a stubborn Tajikistan 3-0 in Dushanbe on Tuesday night.

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PFA action disrupts Matildas preparations for USA matches

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today condemned Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) for taking action without notice, disrupting the Matildas preparations for the matches against the world champions USA this month.

Wanderers' Mark Bridge at Glory's Michael Thwaite at the coin toss before last season's Round 6 A-League clash.

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FFA Cup cracker: Glory eye familiar Wanderers

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe says player transfers between the two clubs will add even more spice to the contest when Western Sydney Wanderers FC head to Perth for a huge Westfield FFA Cup quarter-final.

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou alongside Tim Cahill at Monday's press conference in Tajikistan.

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Socceroos in tip-top shape for Tajikistan test

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is set to have a full squad to choose from with defender Matthew Spiranovic the only doubt for tonight’s (Tuesday) FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifier™ against Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

Adam Taggart in action for the Socceroos at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Taggart on target but Olyroos downed

Dundee United's new on-loan striker Adam Taggart got on the scoresheet overnight for the Olyroos but it wasn't enough as the Aussie U-23s lost 3-1 to FYR Macedonia in Skopje overnight.

Canberra United celebrate their 3-1 win over Perth Glory in the last season's Westfield W-League Grand Final.

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Westfield W-League 2015/16 Season Draw released

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the official draw for the Westfield W-League 2015/16 Season with the exciting addition of Melbourne City FC lifting the competition to a nine-team league in a sign of the continued growth of women’s football.

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GALLERY: Sydney FC back in training

Graham Arnold put his Sydney FC squad through a tough session at the club's Macquarie University base on Monday. See the session in pictures right here!

Defender Tarek Elrich goes for a run against Bangladesh.

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Socceroos ready for Tajikistan's artificial pitch

Socceroo Tarek Elrich says Australia will be up for the challenge of playing on an artificial surface in Tuesday night’s FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ qualifier against Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

Attendees of FFA's Referee Seminar at the AIS in Canberra.

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Referees prepare for season with Canberra seminar

The FFA Referee Seminar for Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League Referees and FIFA Assistant Referees has concluded at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Socceroos players acknowledge the sell-out crowd at nib Stadium following their dominant victory over Bangladesh.

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Who’ll start for the Socceroos in Tajikistan?

After an easy win over Bangladesh what changes will Ange Postecoglou make to his starting XI? Will this be the side he goes with in Dushanbe…

The Socceroos on the training track in Tajikistan.

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GALLERY: Socceroos train in Tajikistan

Take a sneak-peak inside Socceroos camp as the boys train on the artificial surface that will host Tuesday night's clash with Tajikistan.

Canberra-born Socceroo Tom Rogic on the ball against Bangladesh.

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Socceroos to face Kyrgyzstan in Canberra

The Socceroos will face Kyrgyzstan in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Canberra’s GIO Stadium on Thursday 12 November 2015 following an agreement between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the ACT Government.

The Socceroos starting XI against Bangladesh in Perth.

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Preview: Socceroos v Tajikistan

On Tuesday night the Socceroos will aim to make it three wins from three in qualification for FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. But it won't be easy.

Nathan Burns says the Socceroos are focused on Tajikistan.

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Socceroos focused on Tajikistan challenge

Socceroo striker Nathan Burns says the rising tensions and security fears in Tajikistan are no concerns for the players ahead of Tuesday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in Dushanbe.

Defender Bailey Wright is all smiles for the trip.

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Socceroos en route to Dushanbe

We go inside the Socceroos flight to Dushanbe ahead of their FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan.

Bailey Wright in action against Bangladesh

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Preston's Wright eyes Tajikistan World Cup qualifier

Bailey Wright says he hopes he showed enough to keep his Socceroos staring spot, desperate to test his newly-formed defensive partnership with Matthew Spiranovic in Tajikistan.

Nathan Burns netted his first goal for the Socceroos against Bangladesh.

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A-League powers the Socceroos

In a boost for the reputation of the Hyundai A-League, all four scorers for the Socceroos in their victory over Bangladesh in Thursday night's FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ Qualifier got their start in the Hyundai A-League.

Jamie Maclaren netted the winner for the Olyroos.

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Maclaren strike decisive as Olyroos down Turkey

The Olyroos have continued preparations for January’s AFC U23 Championships with an impressive 1-0 win over Turkey’s under-21 outfit in Istanbul overnight.