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Aussies Accept Harry's Ban

Aussies Accept Harry's Ban

AUSTRALIA has been forced to accept Harry Kewell's one-match ban for his red card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Ghana despite claims from the Socceroos camp he shouldn't have been sent off. 21 Jun 2010
Nelsen Was Ricki's Kiwi Hero

Nelsen Was Ricki's Kiwi Hero

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen was the inspiration behind New Zealand's amazing 1-1 draw with World Cup defending champion Italy, according to coach Ricki Herbert. 21 Jun 2010
Pim: It's Out Of Our Hands

Pim: It's Out Of Our Hands

PIM Verbeek admits Australia's hopes of qualifying for the second round of the World Cup for the second time in a row are now effectively out of the Socceroos' hands following the 1-1 draw with Ghana. 21 Jun 2010
Holman Living The Dream

Holman Living The Dream

LOST in all the debate over whether Harry Kewell deserved to be sent off during the 1-1 draw with Ghana was yet another massive contribution for the Socceroos by one of the country's most maligned players Brett Holman. 21 Jun 2010
Pim: Should Harry Cut His Arm Off?

Pim: Should Harry Cut His Arm Off?

AUSTRALIAN coach Pim Verbeek says Harry Kewell would have had to cut his arm off to avoid being sent off for a deliberate handball during the 1-1 draw with Ghana. 20 Jun 2010
Wilkshire: I Blew It

Wilkshire: I Blew It

SOCCEROOS fullback Luke Wilkshire feels like he has let his team-mates down after missing a gilt-edged chance to win the clash with Ghana. 20 Jun 2010
How Do We Get Out Of This?

How Do We Get Out Of This?

HERE are the scenarios for the Socceroos to earn qualification for the second round of the 2010 World Cup following the Socceroos 1-1 draw with Ghana. 20 Jun 2010
Kewell: Ref Killed My Cup

Kewell: Ref Killed My Cup

SOCCEROOS striker Harry Kewell said he was devastated by his red card against Ghana and feels that the decision by referee Roberto Rosetti has killed his World Cup dream. 20 Jun 2010
The One We Simply Must Win...

The One We Simply Must Win...

AFTER a 4-0 humbling at the hands of Germany in the opening match of its 2010 World Cup campaign, Australia faces a must-win clash against Ghana in Rustenburg on Saturday. 19 Jun 2010
Australia's Group Blown Wide Open

Australia's Group Blown Wide Open

AUSTRALIA must win against Ghana to level Group D on three points apiece after Serbia humbled 10-man Germany with a 1-0 win in a major group stage upset. 18 Jun 2010
Socceroos: We'll Show You...

Socceroos: We'll Show You...

SOCCEROOS veteran Scott Chipperfield says the team will use the scathing criticism it has received back home as added motivation for Saturday night's crunch World Cup encounter against Ghana in Rustenberg. 18 Jun 2010
The End In Sight For Chippers

The End In Sight For Chippers

VETERAN Australia left-back Scott Chipperfield knows his international career could come to an end if the Socceroos are eliminated from the World Cup by losing to Ghana in Rustenberg on Saturday. 18 Jun 2010
We've Got Nothing To Fear: Killen

We've Got Nothing To Fear: Killen

THE last time New Zealand faced world champion Italy, All Whites striker Chris Killen scored twice and almost led his side to a shock win. 18 Jun 2010
Vinnie Ruled Out Of Ghana Game

Vinnie Ruled Out Of Ghana Game

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella has been ruled out of at least the crucial World Cup match against Ghana on Saturday with knee soreness.
 18 Jun 2010
Ghana Wary Of Wounded Roos

Ghana Wary Of Wounded Roos

GHANA coach Milovan Rajevac has admitted he is wary that a wounded Australia will unleash its fury when the teams meet in Rustenburg in a crucial Group D match on Saturday. 18 Jun 2010
Herbert: Bring On Italy

Herbert: Bring On Italy

SUCH is the confidence in the New Zealand camp following its sensational 1-1 draw with Slovakia to open its first World Cup finals appearance in 28 years that not even a next-up meeting against reigning champion Italy is too daunting for the All Whites. 18 Jun 2010
Moore Keen To Make Amends

Moore Keen To Make Amends

VETERAN Australian defender Craig Moore says the Socceroos are desperate to make amends for their dismal opening performance in the World Cup against Germany when they face Ghana in a must-win match in Rustenberg on Saturday. 17 Jun 2010
Fernandes Still Stunned

Fernandes Still Stunned

SWITZERLAND hero Gelson Fernandes was as surprised as everyone else after netting the winning goal in his team's historic World Cup triumph over Spain. 17 Jun 2010
Kewell: We Can Still Progress

Kewell: We Can Still Progress

SOCCEROOS veteran Harry Kewell remains adamant Australia can still reach the second round of the World Cup despite the humiliating 4-0 loss to three-time winners Germany in their opening group game. 17 Jun 2010
Harry Blasts Back At The Press

Harry Blasts Back At The Press

HARRY Kewell has lashed out at suggestions he is behind a supposed rift in the Socceroos' camp following Pim Verbeek's failure to bring him on as a substitute during Australia's disastrous 4-0 loss to Germany in its opening World Cup game. 17 Jun 2010
Chippers: It's Harry Time

Chippers: It's Harry Time

SOCCEROO veteran Scott Chipperfield says it is time for Harry Kewell to make his return to the Australian line-up for Saturday's must win SA2010 clash against Ghana in Rustenberg. 17 Jun 2010

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