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Paraguay Too Good For Kiwis

Paraguay Too Good For Kiwis

NEW Zealand were unable to repeat their World Cup heroics against Paraguay in Wellington tonight, losing 2-0 to the South Americans. 12 Oct 2010
Match Bans For Straka And Sibon

Match Bans For Straka And Sibon

NORTH Queensland coach Franz Straka has been offered a one-game suspension after his Round 9 outburst while Heart's Gerald Sibon has been banned for two games for his derby challenge. 11 Oct 2010
Attack Is The Way Forward

Attack Is The Way Forward

THEY have only been under him for 270 minutes, but Socceroos stars don't need any convincing coach Holger Osieck's mantra of attacking football is the right way forward. 10 Oct 2010
Battle For Spots Fierce: Mass

Battle For Spots Fierce: Mass

VETERAN midfielder Massimo Murdocca says Brisbane Roar are working as hard as ever over the international break with competition for starting places heating up ahead of a frenetic run of ten games. 10 Oct 2010
Osieck Happy With Progress

Osieck Happy With Progress

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck gave home fans their first close-up look at his attacking brand of football in Saturday's 1-0 win over Paraguay and later promised there's more to come. 10 Oct 2010
Socceroos Defeat Paraguay

Socceroos Defeat Paraguay

A SPECTACULAR David Carney goal has given the Socceroos a 1-0 win over Paraguay in Saturday's international friendly at the SFS, delivering coach Holger Osieck success in his first outing on home soil. 9 Oct 2010
Mariners Up And Running

Mariners Up And Running

CENTRAL Coast got its National Youth League season up and running with an impressive win against the Melbourne Victory on Saturday. 9 Oct 2010
All Whites Held By Honduras

All Whites Held By Honduras

SHANE Smeltz blew certain victory from a shocking penalty decision as New Zealand and Honduras played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday. 9 Oct 2010
Osieck Committed To Attacking Formation

Osieck Committed To Attacking Formation

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has reaffirmed his commitment to deploy dual strikers ahead of Saturday's international friendly against Paraguay. 9 Oct 2010
Ernie: Our Worst Performance Yet

Ernie: Our Worst Performance Yet

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has pulled no punches following his team's 2-1 loss to Melbourne Heart on Friday night, labelling his team's performance 'poor'. 9 Oct 2010
Heart's Defining Moment: Thommo

Heart's Defining Moment: Thommo

MIDFIELDER Matt Thompson believes Melbourne's Heart's stirring 2-1 derby win over Victory at AAMI Park on Friday night will be remembered as a defining moment in the club's history. 9 Oct 2010
Holger Wins Over His Socceroos

Holger Wins Over His Socceroos

HE'S been at the Socceroos helm for just two games, but it appears new Australia coach Holger Osieck has already made a lasting impression on his players. 9 Oct 2010
Heart Win Melbourne Derby

Heart Win Melbourne Derby

A-LEAGUE newcomers Melbourne Heart have upstaged crosstown rival the Victory 2-1 in the first ever A-League intra-city derby at AAMI Park on Friday night. 8 Oct 2010
Reds Keep Ramsay For Two More

Reds Keep Ramsay For Two More

ADELAIDE United have re-signed young star Iain Ramsay with the speedster agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him with the club for another two years. 8 Oct 2010
Heart Boss Full Of Derby Hope

Heart Boss Full Of Derby Hope

MELBOURNE Heart go into tonight derby as underdogs - but coach John van 't Schip is confident his fledgling team can upset Melbourne Victory in the sold-out match at AAMI Park. 8 Oct 2010
Cahill Still Hopes To Play

Cahill Still Hopes To Play

SOCCEROOS strike weapon Tim Cahill says he's still a chance to play in Saturday's international friendly against Paraguay in Sydney. 8 Oct 2010
Schwarz Nabs Double At Awards

Schwarz Nabs Double At Awards

SOCCEROOS superstar Mark Schwarzer has been crowned the 2010 Footballer of the Year at the second annual Australian Football Awards hosted by FFA in Sydney. 8 Oct 2010
Muscat: Derby Is Game Of Season

Muscat: Derby Is Game Of Season

VICTORY skipper Kevin Muscat is fit and fired-up for Friday's inaugural clash against Melbourne Heart, scoffing at suggestions the derby is 'just another match'. 7 Oct 2010
Fowler Will Return To Face Fury

Fowler Will Return To Face Fury

PERTH Glory captain Jacob Burns is expecting Robbie Fowler to be available for the club's clash with North Queensland on Friday week, despite the star striker returning to the UK for a break. 7 Oct 2010
Crocked Cahill Given A Chance

Crocked Cahill Given A Chance

STAR midfielder Tim Cahill failed to train with the Socceroos again on Wednesday and remains a major doubt for Australia's friendly with Paraguay at the SFS on Saturday. 7 Oct 2010
Stepping Out Of Victory Shadow

Stepping Out Of Victory Shadow

FRIDAY'S much-anticipated derby will give Melbourne Heart their first chance to emerge from the substantial shadow of Melbourne Victory, according to midfielder Matt Thompson. 6 Oct 2010

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