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Macca Chasing Elusive Strike

Macca Chasing Elusive Strike

AUSTRALIAN striker Scott McDonald will be the man in the spotlight when the Socceroos open their 2011 AFC Asian Cup campaign against India in Doha on Monday. 8 Jan 2011
Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

Metsu Slams Qatar Showing

QATAR coach Bruno Metsu delivered a candid assessment of his side after their 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan, conceding they were simply not good enough as their Asian Cup campaign began disappointingly. 8 Jan 2011
Hosts Beaten In Opener

Hosts Beaten In Opener

Qatar 0 Uzbekistan 2 8 Jan 2011
Park: It Means More Than Ever

Park: It Means More Than Ever

PARK Ji-sung seems certain to call time on his international career after this month's Asian Cup in Qatar - and the Manchester United midfielder is keen to sign off on a high by captaining South Korea to the title. 8 Jan 2011
Socceroos Friday Training Pic Special

Socceroos Friday Training Pic Special

All the pics of the Socceroos in training in Qatar ahead of their Asian Cup opener against India. Pics by Getty Images. 7 Jan 2011
Qatar Have A Point To Prove

Qatar Have A Point To Prove

Qatar will be looking to prove their worth as a World Cup-hosting nation when they get the 2011 Asian Cup under way against Uzbekistan at Khalifa Stadium in Doha. 7 Jan 2011
Socceroos Held By UAE

Socceroos Held By UAE

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck gave fringe Roos a final chance to impress as Australia were held to a goalless stalemate by UAE in their final friendly ahead of the Asian Cup. 6 Jan 2011
UAE v Australia Pic Gallery

UAE v Australia Pic Gallery

All the match action from the experimental Aussie side's stalemate with UAE. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Jan 2011
Federici Stands By Asian Cup Call

Federici Stands By Asian Cup Call

SOCCEROO Adam Federici admits turning his nation down for the 2011 Asian Cup was a hard decision to make but says it'll be for the best as he closes in on a new contract at Reading. 6 Jan 2011
Bahrain Go Down to Defeat

Bahrain Go Down to Defeat

Bahrain suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of DPR Korea in an international friendly at Bahrain national stadium. 5 Jan 2011
Oar To Replace Garcia In Qatar

Oar To Replace Garcia In Qatar

PROMISING Australian winger Tommy Oar has reportedly been drafted into the Socceroos' side to replace Richard Garcia for this month's AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. 2 Jan 2011
Sasa Reveals His Socceroo Pride

Sasa Reveals His Socceroo Pride

ASIAN Footballer of the Year Sasa Ognenovski has described his call-up to the Socceroos Asian Cup squad as a 'great honour and reward'. 29 Dec 2010
Game Time Vital For AussieRoos

Game Time Vital For AussieRoos

ASIAN Cup Socceroo Matt McKay says the selection of four A-League players for the Qatar tournament shows regular playing time has become a key factor in national selection. 29 Dec 2010
AEK’s Burns 'Got The Message'

AEK’s Burns 'Got The Message'

HOLGER Osieck says he remained unsure of Nathan Burns's credentials as a Socceroo - but his recent form with the Greek giants swayed him to call him up for his final 23-man squad for Qatar 2011. 29 Dec 2010
Asian Cup Rivals Bahrain Beat Jordan

Asian Cup Rivals Bahrain Beat Jordan

Bahrain defeated Jordan 2-1 in their friendly at Dubai's Rashed Stadium. 29 Dec 2010
Brisbane Will Roar Without McKay

Brisbane Will Roar Without McKay

BRISBANE Roar skipper Matt McKay insists his departure on Asian Cup duties won't have a negative impact on the club's impressive march towards A-League silverware. 29 Dec 2010