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Cahill: The boss is a genius...

Cahill: The boss is a genius...

AT THE biggest moment of Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign, it took one of Holger Osieck's bravest calls to get the Socceroos to Brazil. 19 Jun 2013
'We kept saying: It's going to come...'

'We kept saying: It's going to come...'

GOALMAKER Mark Bresciano has revealed how self-belief and calm heads sent Australia to Brazil 2014 - despite being surprised by how good Iraq turned out to be. 19 Jun 2013
Kennedy's winning goal was 'meant to be'

Kennedy's winning goal was 'meant to be'

JOSH Kennedy has admitted he has never scored a more important goal than the one that ultimately sealed Australia's place at the 2014 World Cup. 18 Jun 2013
Socceroos v Iraq match pics

Socceroos v Iraq match pics

JUST one match stands between the Socceroos and their third consecutive World Cup appearance. Catch all the match action when the Aussies host Iraq at a packed ANZ stadium with Brazil 2014 on the line. Pics by Getty Images. 18 Jun 2013
Super sub Kennedy heads Aussies to World Cup

Super sub Kennedy heads Aussies to World Cup

A TRADEMARK header from forgotten striker Josh Kennedy has booked Australia's ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil after a vital 1-0 win over Iraq at a packed ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night. 18 Jun 2013
Terrace Australis think big for Iraq game

Terrace Australis think big for Iraq game

IT’S a 9 metre by 12 metre show of national pride and football fans are hoping it makes a fitting tribute to the long and proud history of the Green and Gold as the Socceroos walk onto the field of destiny tonight. 18 Jun 2013
Final Roos presser and training

Final Roos presser and training

The Socceroos faced the press for the last time before tomorrow night's crucial clash against Iraq and had one final hit out at ANZ Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 17 Jun 2013
We need the crowd behind us - Neill

We need the crowd behind us - Neill

THE SAMBA dancing has been put aside and reconnaissance has been the main activity for the Socceroos ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. 17 Jun 2013
Socceroos decider sells out

Socceroos decider sells out

THE Socceroos will be greeted by an 80,000-strong sea of Green and Gold on Tuesday at ANZ Stadium with all general public tickets for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Iraq officially selling out on Sunday. 16 Jun 2013
Neill wary of 'bogey team' Iraq

Neill wary of 'bogey team' Iraq

LUCAS Neill says Australia are keeping their feet 'firmly on the ground' ahead of their World Cup qualifier in Sydney against 'bogey-team' Iraq. 14 Jun 2013
Get along to meet the Socceroos

Get along to meet the Socceroos

FANS have the chance to meet and greet their Socceroo heroes today and tomorrow around Sydney ahead of Tuesday's vital World Cup qualifier against Iraq. 13 Jun 2013
Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

Neilly there Socceroos must focus on Iraq

SOCCEROOS skipper Lucas Neill will not allow his team-mates to dwell on the 4-0 success over Jordan in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, with the experienced defender saying Australia must concentrate on a fast start in next week's match against Iraq. 12 Jun 2013
Iraq's World Cup hopes end

Iraq's World Cup hopes end

Iraq's slim hopes of securing a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil have ended with a 1-0 loss against Japan in Doha on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Bring the noise, Australia

Bring the noise, Australia

NEWLY formed active support group Terrace Australis has drawn up its own battle plans for getting the Socceroos to their third successive World Cup. 6 Jun 2013
Iraq held by Kuwait

Iraq held by Kuwait

Kuwait came from behind to salvage a point in a 1-1 Asian Cup qualifying draw against Iran on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Young Roos v Iraq Action

Young Roos v Iraq Action

All the match action as the Young Socceroos exit the AFC U19s Championship at the hands of Iraq in the UAE. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Nov 2012