Sportal Australia

Jedi Rescues Roos

Jedi Rescues Roos

MILE Jedinak's second-half goal has rescued a 1-1 draw for Australia in the crucial Group C clash against heavyweights Korea Republic in Doha on Friday. 15 Jan 2011
Leckie Set For Reds Return

Leckie Set For Reds Return

GERMANY-BOUND Mathew Leckie has put his hand up for selection for Adelaide United's next home game against North Queensland next week, in what would be his first match in four months. 15 Jan 2011
Mariners After Momentum

Mariners After Momentum

CENTRAL Coast Mariners are now looking to cash-in against their greatest rivals on Sunday after coming closer than anyone to ending Brisbane's unbeaten ru in midweek. 15 Jan 2011
United Rout Hapless Fury

United Rout Hapless Fury

RETURNING star Shane Smeltz got on the scoresheet as Gold Coast United easily brushed aside struggling North Queensland Fury 4-0 in a lopsided affair at Skilled Park on Friday evening. 14 Jan 2011
Australia v Korea Republic Preview

Australia v Korea Republic Preview

GROUP C's two heavyweights face off in the most crucial match for both teams at the Al Gharafa Stadium, early on Saturday morning Australian time. 14 Jan 2011
Qatar Delegate Blasts FIFA

Qatar Delegate Blasts FIFA

FIFA's Qatar delegate has angrily refuted suggestions the 2022 World Cup could be staged in January or shared among the Gulf nations. 14 Jan 2011
Osieck Prepares For Korea Test

Osieck Prepares For Korea Test

HOLGER Osieck's Socceroos squad face an acid test on Friday when they take on the highly-fancied South Korea side at Al Gharafa Stadium in Group C at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. 14 Jan 2011
Beechy Back For Colosimo

Beechy Back For Colosimo

MELBOURNE Heart coach John van 't Schip is confident Michael Beauchamp can fill the void left by a calf injury to skipper Simon Colosimo ahead of this weekend's trip to face Perth Glory. 14 Jan 2011
Fury Floored By Williams Injury

Fury Floored By Williams Injury

NORTH Queensland Fury have suffered a setback ahead of their clash with Gold Coast United on Friday night with striker David Williams ruled out with a knee injury. 14 Jan 2011
Panta Hails Smeltz Factor

Panta Hails Smeltz Factor

GOLD Coast United hardman Steve Pantelidis believes the sheer presence of Shane Smeltz has given the side a much-needed boost ahead of tonight's matchup with North Queensland Fury 14 Jan 2011
Australia's Heavyweight Decider

Australia's Heavyweight Decider

GROUP C's two heavyweights face off in the most crucial match for both teams at the Al Gharafa Stadium, early on Saturday morning Australian time. 14 Jan 2011
Petratos Signs Up For Sydney

Petratos Signs Up For Sydney

TEENAGER Dimitri Petratos has become the latest young star to pledge their future to Sydney FC, re-signing with the A-League club for a further two seasons today. 13 Jan 2011
Dylan Finds Form For Phoenix

Dylan Finds Form For Phoenix

THEY say timing is everything and Dylan Macallister has certainly rediscovered his goal-scoring mojo at just the right time for Wellington Phoenix with four goals in seven matches. 13 Jan 2011
Fury Affected By Disaster Too

Fury Affected By Disaster Too

FURY operations manager Robbie Middleby admitted his side was greatly affected by the plight of their fellow Queenslanders when they lost 1-0 to the Jets in Newcastle on Tuesday night. 13 Jan 2011
Floods Weigh Heavily On Roar

Floods Weigh Heavily On Roar

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou said the floods devastating Queensland were never far from his players minds following last night's 3-3 classic with Central Coast Mariners at Gosford. 13 Jan 2011
Ljubo Quits Jets For Europe

Ljubo Quits Jets For Europe

NEWCASTLE Jets have released inspirational defender Ljubo Milicevic with immediate effect so he can pursue offers from overseas in the January transfer window. 13 Jan 2011
Battle Royale!

Battle Royale!

A SPECTACULAR strike from second half replacement James Meyer was enough to ensure Brisbane Roar's amazing A-League unbeaten run continued following a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Central Coast Mariners at Gosford on Wednesday night. 12 Jan 2011
Koreans To Target 'Slow' Sasa

Koreans To Target 'Slow' Sasa

SOUTH Korea manager Cho Kwang-rae said he is planning on exposing Sasa Ognenovski's lack of pace when they face Australia at the Asian Cup. 12 Jan 2011
Leijer: No Need To Panic Yet

Leijer: No Need To Panic Yet

DEFENDER Adrian Leijer insists it's no time to panic despite Melbourne Victory coming off two straight losses and clinging to their spot in the top six. 12 Jan 2011
Floods Sink Roar Weekend Game

Floods Sink Roar Weekend Game

SUNDAY'S match between Brisbane Roar and Wellington Phoenix has been postponed after Suncorp Stadium was closed indefinitely due to the flooding in Queensland. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Stun Champions Iraq

Iran Stun Champions Iraq

IRAN have opened their Asian Cup campaign with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over reigning champions and bitter rivals Iraq on Tuesday. 12 Jan 2011