2015 Asian Cup set to kick off

Football's Asian Cup kicks off on Friday after months of build-up and four years of waiting since its last edition.

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Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou.

Football's Asian Cup kicks off on Friday after months of build-up and four years of waiting since its last edition.

It's the first time Australia will host the regional showpiece and the national team is considered among the favourites to progress deep into the tournament.

Darren Mara takes a look at some of the teams vying for the 2015 trophy.

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