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Verbeek Down But Not Out

Verbeek Down But Not Out

AUSTRALIA coach Pim Verbeek admitted that only two victories from here on would be good enough to secure the Socceroos a second consecutive spot in the last 16 of the World Cup. 14 Jun 2010
Germany Break Goal-Shy Mould

Germany Break Goal-Shy Mould

MUCH of the early focus in this World Cup has been on the atmosphere generated by South Africa's seemingly omnipresent vuvuzela horns - and small wonder, with little in the way of goals to distract the attention. 14 Jun 2010
Durban Disaster: Socceroos Rated

Durban Disaster: Socceroos Rated

THEY came, they saw, they got thrashed 4-0 by Germany. The Socceroos may have failed as a team, but how did the players bear up individually? We rate them one by one - leave your own ratings below. 14 Jun 2010
Disaster In Durban

Disaster In Durban

AUSTRALIA'S ageing defence has been brutally exposed by a powerful Germany line-up to leave the Socceroos on the verge of early World Cup elimination in South Africa. 14 Jun 2010
Pim's Germany Gamble

Pim's Germany Gamble

AUSTRALIA will go into their opening World Cup match against Germany without a recognised striker in their XI after coach Pim Verbeek caused a huge surprise by leaving both Harry Kewell and Josh Kennedy out of the starting line-up for the Socceroos' Group D opener against the three-time winner. 14 Jun 2010
Verbeek Keeping Cards Close To His Chest

Verbeek Keeping Cards Close To His Chest

SOCCEROOS boss Pim Verbeek has confirmed he has a full squad to choose from for Australia's opening World Cup game against Germany as he backed all his players - including recent injured pair Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton - to last the full 90 minutes if called upon. 13 Jun 2010
Bookies Verdict On Oz

Bookies Verdict On Oz

SOCCEROO supporters may be willing their heroes on to victory in the early hours of Monday morning but the money remains on a German triumph. 13 Jun 2010
Australia's Wait Almost Over

Australia's Wait Almost Over

PREVIEW: The Socceroos are just hours away from their World Cup opener against the Germans so get stuck into our comprehensive fact fest. 13 Jun 2010
Aloisi Confident Of Upset

Aloisi Confident Of Upset

THE man who fired Australia into the last World Cup is confident the Socceroos can pull off a shock win in their opening game of the 2010 tournament. 13 Jun 2010
Low: We Must Seize Chances

Low: We Must Seize Chances

JOACHIM Low says his Germany side must take advantage of any opportunity against Australia tomorrow in their World Cup opener. 13 Jun 2010
Low Wants To Turn On The Style

Low Wants To Turn On The Style

GERMANY coach Joachim Low wants his side to humiliate their World Cup rivals - starting with Australia in Sunday's Group D opener. 11 Jun 2010
Klose Will Shine Again - Podolski

Klose Will Shine Again - Podolski

LUKAS Podolski has backed fellow Germany forward Miroslav Klose to shine at the World Cup. 11 Jun 2010
Holman: Belief Is The Power

Holman: Belief Is The Power

BRETT Holman says that self-belief and belief in your mates has the power to make you a formidable challenge for any opponent and that the Socceroos have bucket loads of both. 10 Jun 2010
Grella Poised For Bastian Test

Grella Poised For Bastian Test

VINCE Grella accepts that quelling the influence of German playmaker Bastian Schweinsteiger in Australia's opening World Cup match will be one of the biggest challenges of his career. 10 Jun 2010
'Germany Will Miss Ballack'

'Germany Will Miss Ballack'

BUNDESLIGA based Socceroo Dario Vidosic believes Australia's group opponents Germany will miss injured skipper Michael Ballack but says their youthful side is still very strong. 10 Jun 2010
Kaiser: Beware Of The Socceroos

Kaiser: Beware Of The Socceroos

FRANZ Beckenbauer has predicted a place in the semi-finals for Germany at the World Cup, but warned them at the same time not to underestimate their opening opponents Australia. 9 Jun 2010

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