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Holman Backs UAE Friendly Cancellation

Holman Backs UAE Friendly Cancellation

BRETT Holman believes Australia's decision to cancel an international friendly will aid the team's bid for a positive result in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Iraq. 14 Oct 2012
Holland Calls For Aussie Resolve

Holland Calls For Aussie Resolve

SOCCEROOS midfielder James Holland is determined to lead a new generation of Australian players and has called on the younger brigade to stake their claims for a starting role in the national team. 13 Oct 2012
Brazil Hit Iraq For Six In Friendly

Brazil Hit Iraq For Six In Friendly

Brazil secured a comfortable 6-0 friendly win over Iraq in Sweden, with Kaka netting on his return to the international fold. 12 Oct 2012
Socceroos Wary Of Iraq

Socceroos Wary Of Iraq

MIDFIELDER Carl Valeri is anticipating a tough challenge when the Socceroos tackle Group B opponents Iraq in Doha on Wednesday morning. 12 Oct 2012
Lead From The Front, Holger Tells Roo Veterans

Lead From The Front, Holger Tells Roo Veterans

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has demanded his senior players step up their efforts for the World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Doha this month. 3 Oct 2012
Holger Names Squad To Face Iraq

Holger Names Squad To Face Iraq

SOCCEROO coach Holger Osieck has left out David Carney from his 22-man squad to face Iraq later this month, while Sasa Ognenovski misses out through injury. 3 Oct 2012
Sydney To Host Two Key Qualifiers

Sydney To Host Two Key Qualifiers

SYDNEY has been chosen to host two World Cup qualifiers for the Socceroos next year, while fans in Melbourne will also see the national team in action in 2013. 6 Jun 2012
Mahmoud - We Do Not Fear Socceroos

Mahmoud - We Do Not Fear Socceroos

Iraq captain Younis Mahmoud believes his side have nothing to fear from Australia in their final 2014 World Cup qualifying group. 21 Mar 2012
Olyroos v Iraq Match Action

Olyroos v Iraq Match Action

All the match action from Bluetongue as the Olyroos bowed out of their London 2012 campaign with a final match against Iraq. Spoiler alert: Don't expect to see any goal celebration pics... Pics by Getty Images. 14 Mar 2012
And So It Goes For The Olyroos...

And So It Goes For The Olyroos...

THE OLYROOS dismal campaign to reach London 2012 ended as it started tonight with yet another game that failed to trouble the scorekeeper, drawing 0-0 with Iraq at Bluetongue Stadium. 14 Mar 2012
Vidmar's New Stars For Iraq Clash

Vidmar's New Stars For Iraq Clash

AURELIO Vidmar has selected an experimental 18-player squad for the Olyroos final match of their failed campaign to reach London 2012 at Gosford next week. 7 Mar 2012
Olyroos v Iraq Match Action

Olyroos v Iraq Match Action

All the match action from the Olyroos 0-0 draw qitrh Iraq overnight. Pics by Getty Images. 23 Nov 2011
Olyroos Strugging After Draw With Iraq

Olyroos Strugging After Draw With Iraq

ASUTRALIA'S qualifying campaign for the 2012 London Olympics is still struggling for momentum after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Iraq at the Al Arabi Stadium in Doha. 23 Nov 2011
Vidmar Drafts In New Faces To Olyroos

Vidmar Drafts In New Faces To Olyroos

OLYROOS coach Aurelio Vidmar has picked a squad for the future with a string of new faces drafted in for the next London 2012 qualifiers against Iraq and Uzbekistan. 10 Nov 2011
Zico Takes Iraq Role

Zico Takes Iraq Role

BRAZIL great Zico - once in the running to take charge of the Socceroos - has been appointed the coach of Iraq on a one-year deal, the nation's football federation has confirmed. 30 Aug 2011
Kewell Silences The Sceptics

Kewell Silences The Sceptics

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck has hit back at critics of Harry Kewell after the star Australian striker's dramatic late winner in the 1-0 Asian Cup quarter-final victory over Iraq last night. 23 Jan 2011