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Iraq: The Inside Story

Iraq: The Inside Story

n December 2006, FourFourTwo joined the Iraq national team for what many feared would be their final year of competition. With bombs exploding every day, in a country ripped apart by civil war, we shadowed the team through training camps in northern Iraq to the West Asian Championships in Jordan and finally to Asian Cup glory... This is their story. 28 Nov 2007
Iraq Out To Repeat Oz Humbling

Iraq Out To Repeat Oz Humbling

IRAQ midfielder Nashat Akram hopes to repeat Iraq's success over Australia at the Asian Cup when the two countries clashon the way to World Cup 2010. 28 Nov 2007
Olyroos Now On Verge Of Beijing

Olyroos Now On Verge Of Beijing

THE OLYROOS took a giant step towards the Beijing Olympics with a deserved 2-0 win over nearest rivals Iraq at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium. 18 Nov 2007
Leijer's Emotional Return Home

Leijer's Emotional Return Home

OUT of all the Olyroos, it was the beaming face of Adrian Leijer that shone brightest – and not just because of his man of the match performance against Iraq on Saturday. 18 Nov 2007
Arnold's Asia-Roos Crush Iraq

Arnold's Asia-Roos Crush Iraq

OLYROOS coach Graham Arnold says he's finetuned the Olyroos' style to reflect a more Asian approach – and it's working after an impressive 2-0 win over Iraq on Saturday night. 18 Nov 2007
Olyroos' Win, Minute By Minute

Olyroos' Win, Minute By Minute

THE OLYROOS romped home with a 2-0 win in the crucial qualifier against Iraq at Gosford. Relive all the minute by minute action and see the pics here. 17 Nov 2007
Get Behind Olyroos Says Arnie

Get Behind Olyroos Says Arnie

OLYROOS coach Graham Arnold has called for fans to back Australia in the crucial match against Iraq tomorrow at Bluetongue Stadium. 16 Nov 2007
Ticket Sales Surge For Olyroos

Ticket Sales Surge For Olyroos

EXCLUSIVE: A 15,000 crowd is tipped to roar on the Olyroos as interest in their must-win clash with Iraq on Saturday night reaches fever pitch. 15 Nov 2007
Aloisi Inspires Olyroo Stars

Aloisi Inspires Olyroo Stars

EXCLUSIVE: If the Olyroos needed inspiration ahead of their must-win Iraq encounter, staying in the same luxury apartments in Terrigal is Socceroo royalty John Aloisi. 15 Nov 2007
Topor-Stanley In Doubt

Topor-Stanley In Doubt

EXCLUSIVE: The sight of Olyroo defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley on crutches is not an encouraging one, but there is hope he'll play against Iraq on Saturday. 15 Nov 2007
Troisi's Kewell About Iraq

Troisi's Kewell About Iraq

EXCLUSIVE: He's been called the next Harry Kewell – and playing against the Socceroo superstar was a special moment for Olyroo starlet James Troisi. 14 Nov 2007
Arnie Names Strong Olyroos Squad

Arnie Names Strong Olyroos Squad

OLYROOS coach Graham Arnold has announced a strong squad including eight overseas players for Australia’s crucial Olympic qualifier against Iraq.
 9 Nov 2007
All Or Nothing For Olyroos Now

All Or Nothing For Olyroos Now

THE OLYROOS are brimming with confidence as they prepare for their crucial showdown with Iraq at Gosford next week. 6 Nov 2007
No Going Back For Williams

No Going Back For Williams

OLYROO striker David Williams has ruled out a return to the A-League as he continues to further his career in the Danish Premiership. 30 Oct 2007
Iraq to Face Pakistan In World Cup Qualifiers

Iraq to Face Pakistan In World Cup Qualifiers

ASIAN Cup champions Iraq will face Pakistan in a home-and-away knockout clash in October in the opening round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. 6 Aug 2007
FFA: 'Jor The Man For Us...'

FFA: 'Jor The Man For Us...'

THE man who led Iraq to Asian Cup glory could yet be the man to replace Graham Arnold as Socceroos coach. 31 Jul 2007

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