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Late Goal Downs Young Roos

Late Goal Downs Young Roos

QANTAS Young Socceroos were narrowly defeated 3-2 by Japan at the AFC U19 Championship 2010 Qualification tournament in Bandung last night. 18 Nov 2009
Scotland Slump In Japan

Scotland Slump In Japan

A Christophe Berra own goal and a side-footed effort by Keisuke Honda in the final eight minutes earned Japan a 2-0 win over a makeshift Scotland at the Nissan Stadium. 11 Oct 2009
Kawaguchi Ruled Out for Season

Kawaguchi Ruled Out for Season

JUBILO Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken leg in the 3-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga, the club have announced. 21 Sep 2009
Jesus Believes Oz Will Land Cup

Jesus Believes Oz Will Land Cup

SOCCEROOS striker Josh Kennedy may be earning his living in a country eager to beat Australia in the race to host a World Cup but he says both 'his heart and head' go for Oz over Japan. 17 Sep 2009
Sneijder Hospitalised After Injury

Sneijder Hospitalised After Injury

HOLLAND midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been taken to hospital after suffering an ankle injury during today's 3-0 friendly win over Japan in Enschede. 6 Sep 2009
Two In A Row For Roo Josh

Two In A Row For Roo Josh

SOCCEROO Josh Kennedy made it two from two with his new J League club Nagoya Grampus as he scored in a comprehensive 3-0 win at Urawa Reds. 26 Jul 2009
South Africa Welcome Japan

South Africa Welcome Japan

JAPAN will play 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa in Durban on November 14 in an international friendly that is expected to be held as the curtain-raiser for the newly-built 70,000 seater Moses Mabhida Stadium. 24 Jul 2009
Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japan have announced they will play Holland and Scotland as part of a string of friendlies arranged in the build-up to next year's World Cup. 9 Jul 2009
Josh: My Joy At Joining Nagoya

Josh: My Joy At Joining Nagoya

SOCCEROO striker and cult hero Josh Kennedy has confirmed his move to Nagoya Grampus and spoken of his relief after a disappointing season in Germany. 22 Jun 2009
Inamoto Joins Rennes

Inamoto Joins Rennes

RENNES have signed Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Junichi Inamoto on a two-year deal, the French club have announced. 21 Jun 2009
Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

Goal A Relief For Hero Schwarzer

AUSTRALIAN goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he is relieved rather than disappointed that his incredible run of clean sheets for the Socceroos has finally come to an end. 19 Jun 2009
Fanfare For The Pim Man

Fanfare For The Pim Man

EXCLUSIVE: While it’s not quite Susan Boyle mania, Pim Verbeek’s audacious rendition of the national anthem on TV last night is set to be an online hit with Socceroo fans. 19 Jun 2009
Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

Grella: The Spirit Of The 'Roos

AUSTRALIA'S midfield hardman Vince Grella says the come-from-behind win over arch-rivals Japan sums up the spirit of the Socceroos. 18 Jun 2009
Socceroos Rated

Socceroos Rated

SPORTAL give their verdict on how the boys in green and gold performed - but how would YOU rate our World Cup qualifying heroes? Tell us below...
 18 Jun 2009
Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

Pim: Tim Is A Fine Example

PIM Verbeek has lavished praise on star midfielder Tim Cahill after his two-goal effort guided Australia to a 2-1 World Cup qualification win over Japan at the MCG. 18 Jun 2009
Bozza: They're Scum!

Bozza: They're Scum!

FORMER Socceroo Mark Bosnich slammed anti football forces in the Australian media who generated false tabloid headlines about Tim Cahill and branded them “scum”. 18 Jun 2009

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