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Schwarzer: This Will Be Our Toughest Test

Schwarzer: This Will Be Our Toughest Test

IN-FORM Socceroos keeper Mark Schwarzer predicts Sunday's crucial Asian Cup qualifier against Oman will prove the toughest assignment of the campaign to date.
11 Nov 2009
Pohang Boss Thrilled With Final Spot

Pohang Boss Thrilled With Final Spot

Pohang Steelers boss Sergio Farias admitted it was far from a vintage performance from his side but was delighted they managed to book their place in the Asian Champions League final. 29 Oct 2009
Al Ittihad Too Good For Josh's Nagoya

Al Ittihad Too Good For Josh's Nagoya

Goals from Saleh Al Saqri and Amine Chermiti helped Al Ittihad book their place in the final of the Asian Champions League with a professional 2-1 winning performance at Mizuho Stadium. 29 Oct 2009
Josh's Nagoya Set out To Save Face

Josh's Nagoya Set out To Save Face

Nagoya Grampus coach Dragan Stojkovic is keen to show the rest of Asia that his side's humiliating defeat to Al Ittihad in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semi-final was a one-off when the two sides meet for the return fixture at the Mizuho Athletic Stadium. 28 Oct 2009
Josh Goal Can't Save His Side

Josh Goal Can't Save His Side

SOCCEROO Josh Kennedy grabbed a goal for Nagoya Grampus in the Asian Champions League semi-final against Al Ittihad but it couldn't save his side from a thumping 6-2 defeat. 22 Oct 2009
Pim's Pass Mark

Pim's Pass Mark

EXCLUSIVE: Pim Verbeek will feel he’s scored a pass mark after the Socceroos’ last two games on home soil, says former national youth coach Ange Postecoglou. 15 Oct 2009
Satisfaction For Super Tim

Satisfaction For Super Tim

TIM Cahill said his match-winning goal against Oman in Wednesday night's crucial Asian Cup qualifier rated among his most satisfying goals for the Socceroos. 15 Oct 2009
Verbeek: We're Back In The Race

Verbeek: We're Back In The Race

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek has declared Australia back in the race for Asian Cup qualification after hailing two of his stars for the triumph over Oman. 15 Oct 2009
Neill: Building Fortress Australia

Neill: Building Fortress Australia

AUSTRALIAN captain Lucas Neill says the Socceroos are building a strong reputation as a team that is difficult to score against which he believes will hold the team in good stead for the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa. 15 Oct 2009
Roo Stars Put On Brave Face

Roo Stars Put On Brave Face

SOCCEROO stars put on a brave face after they squeaked a 1-0 win over Asian minnows Oman at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.
14 Oct 2009
Man, Oh Man, Australia!

Man, Oh Man, Australia!

JUST when Australia's hopes of qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup Finals appeared in jeopardy in Wednesday night's must-win qualifier against Oman at Etihad Stadium up popped Tim Cahill with yet another priceless goal for the Socceroos. 14 Oct 2009
Roos: Time To Prove Ourselves

Roos: Time To Prove Ourselves

THE SOCCEROOS will be out to make a statement about their desire to perform well in the Asian Cup when they take on Oman at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne tonight. 14 Oct 2009
Cheat Row Mars Win

Cheat Row Mars Win

FURIOUS Oman coach Claude Le Roy has slammed an alleged half-time jibe from Australian team manager Gary Moretti that branded his side cheats. 14 Oct 2009
Oman Plead For AFC Fair Go

Oman Plead For AFC Fair Go

OMAN coach Claude Le Roy has appealed to the Asian Football Confederation to change the Asian Cup qualification calendar in the interests of fairness. 13 Oct 2009
Neill: I'm Better For The Break

Neill: I'm Better For The Break

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill has dismissed concerns about his ability to play two international games in four days despite his lack of club games. 13 Oct 2009
Verbeek: Oman Is A Must-Win Game

Verbeek: Oman Is A Must-Win Game

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek says there is no danger of his side taking Oman lightly in Wednesday night's must-win Asian Cup qualifier at Etihad Stadium. 13 Oct 2009