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Valeri: We Missed Emmo

Valeri: We Missed Emmo

EXCLUSIVE: Socceroo midfielder Carl Valeri says the Aussie engine room missed the drive of injured midfielder Brett Emerton in tonight's 0-0 draw with Japan. 12 Feb 2009
Dour 'Roos Get Point

Dour 'Roos Get Point

AUSTRALIA took another stride towards qualification for the 2010 World Cup, holding Japan to a 0-0 draw in Yokohama to maintain control of Group A. 11 Feb 2009
Socceroos Play For Free

Socceroos Play For Free

THE QANTAS Socceroos have pledged to donate their match fees for tonight's vital World Cup qualifier against Japan to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. 11 Feb 2009
Pim: Bring It On, Japan

Pim: Bring It On, Japan

PIM Verbeek maintains he has no concerns over the physical condition of his side for tonight's highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying showdown with Japan despite the arduous journey some squad members undertook to reach Yokohama. 11 Feb 2009
Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

Nakamura Ready for Aussie Fight

JAPAN's star midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has threatened to get "ugly" when the Blue Samurai look to end Australia's 100% record tomorrow night. 10 Feb 2009
Schwarzer's Mister Write

Schwarzer's Mister Write

GOALKEEPERS are a funny lot. Unlike most footballers, who rarely pick up a book, in his spare time Socceroo custodian Mark Schwarzer co-authors his very own series of children's stories. Here he reveals all in his own words... 10 Feb 2009
Socceroos Match Fit For Japan

Socceroos Match Fit For Japan

HARRY Kewell might have missed out but Lucas Neill, Jason Culina and Mark Bresciano played full shifts ahead of jetting out for the Socceroos World Cup Qualifier against Japan this week.
9 Feb 2009
Milligan's Travels

Milligan's Travels

AS LARA Bingle's advert attests, not every Australian export is destined for success on foreign shores. 9 Feb 2009
Okada Names Strong Japan Squad

Okada Names Strong Japan Squad

Japan coach Takeshi Okada has named a strong squad for the World Cup qualifier against Australia in Yokohama on February 11. 3 Feb 2009
Reid: Jakarta Pitch Was A Swamp

Reid: Jakarta Pitch Was A Swamp

Socceroos defender Paul Reid has slammed the state of the pitch for the Asian Cup qualifier against Indonesia in Jakarta, saying it was the worst surface he has played on. 29 Jan 2009
Issa Secures Bahrain Win Over Japan

Issa Secures Bahrain Win Over Japan

Salman Issa scored the only goal as Bahrain handed Japan a 1-0 defeat in their Group A qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Manama on Wednesday evening. 29 Jan 2009
Uzbekistan Off to Winning Start

Uzbekistan Off to Winning Start

Uzbekistan kicked off their quest for a place in the finals of the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar with a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in Sharjah. 29 Jan 2009
Second Win for Syria

Second Win for Syria

Syria notched up their second win in a row with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon to move to the summit of Group D in qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup. 29 Jan 2009
Oman Win To Go Top Of Group

Oman Win To Go Top Of Group

NEWLY crowned Gulf Cup champions Oman moved to the top of Group B in qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over Kuwait after Australia's 0-0 draw with Indonesia. 29 Jan 2009
LIVE: Indonesia v Australia

LIVE: Indonesia v Australia

RELIVE Australia's snore draw with Indonesia in the opening Asian Cup qualifier with our minute by minute commentary. 28 Jan 2009
Teeratep Back for Thais

Teeratep Back for Thais

Thailand have been boosted by the return of striker Teeratep Leesaw as they look to upset the odds against Iran in an Asian Cup Group E qualifier at Rajamangala Stadium tomorrow night. 28 Jan 2009