The Socceroos have beaten the Samurai Blue just once in 12 meetings since the famous Tim Cahill-inspired 3-1 win in Kaiserslautern at the 2006 World Cup, but they will face the runaway group leaders with renewed confidence after a first-up win over China under new coach Tony Popovic. The Socceroos have beaten the Samurai Blue just once in 12 meetings since the famous Tim Cahill-inspired 3-1 win in Kaiserslautern at the 2006 World Cup, but they will face the runaway group leaders with renewed confidence after a first-up win over China under new coach Tony Popovic. Sport / Soccer Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News