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Postecoglou keeps high key ahead of South Korea clash

Xinhua, January 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Australia's coach Ange Postecoglou is optimistic about their Asian Cup final after beating the Unite Arab Emirates 2-0 in semifinal Tuesday.

Postecoglou said they will not miss the chance to win the Asian Cup title at home.

Having lost 1-0 to Japan after extra-time in the 2011 final, Postecoglou insists Australia are firmly focused on landing a maiden continental title now.

"They are already in recovery mode and doing the right things as they have done all tournament," Postecoglou said.

Australia have now scored 12 goals in their five games, while only conceding twice. Ten different players have now scored for Postecoglou's side during the campaign.

"I think we have been very good in the whole tournament. There haven't been too many periods in any games where I have felt we've been dominated, so for the most part we have been pretty solid," added Postecoglou.

"The players have got real belief now and they are getting the rewards, so hopefully that means they keep progressing and challenging themselves to be better." Endi