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Qatar's China Draw Boosts Oz

Qatar's China Draw Boosts Oz

CHINA and Qatar have failed to close the gap on Australia in their World Cup qualifying group after a scoreless draw. 3 Jun 2008
Okada Tempers Joy After Much-Needed Win

Okada Tempers Joy After Much-Needed Win

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada had few complaints after his side's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Oman, but is wary of a backlash when the two teams meet again in the return match in Muscat at the weekend. 3 Jun 2008
Japan Bounce Back With Easy Win

Japan Bounce Back With Easy Win

JAPAN bounced back from their surprise defeat to Bahrain in style as they romped to a comfortable 3-0 win over Oman in their Asian World Cup qualifier on Monday. 3 Jun 2008
Schwarzer: We Earned Our Win

Schwarzer: We Earned Our Win

SOCCEROOS hero Mark Schwarzer has admitted Australia was lucky to win against Iraq, but said they earned their good fortune by playing enterprising football.
2 Jun 2008
Archie Could Make Wildcard Return

Archie Could Make Wildcard Return

PIM Verbeek believes Archie Thompson could be the wildcard for the Socceroos against Iraq and Qatar - but will only use him if needed. 2 Jun 2008
Neill, Kennedy On Way Back

Neill, Kennedy On Way Back

SOCCEROOS coach Pim Verbeek could regain the services of defender Lucas Neill and giant striker Josh Kennedy for the critical tour of the Middle East. 2 Jun 2008
Pim's 26 Roos For Middle East

Pim's 26 Roos For Middle East

PIM Verbeek has named a 26 man squad to take to the Middle East for the crucial stage of his World Cup qualifying campaign. 2 Jun 2008
Kewell's Header Sinks Iraq

Kewell's Header Sinks Iraq

AUSTRALIA have put one foot in the next round of World Cup qualifying defeating Iraq 1-0 in a cracking match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. 1 Jun 2008
Takahara Out of Japan Squad

Takahara Out of Japan Squad

JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has decided to drop Naohiro Takahara from his squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to the Urawa Reds striker's lack of fitness. 30 May 2008
Basile: Tevez Needs Rest

Basile: Tevez Needs Rest

Argentina coach Alfio Basile has confirmed he will not call up Carlos Tevez for the World Cup qualifier against Brazil as he wants the Manchester United forward to rest after a long season. 30 May 2008
Iraqis Hail FIFA Ban U-Turn

Iraqis Hail FIFA Ban U-Turn

IRAQ Football Association has described FIFA's decision to provisionally lift a one-year suspension as 'a victory for Iraqi football'. 30 May 2008
Stayaway McCarthy Axed For Qualifiers

Stayaway McCarthy Axed For Qualifiers

South Africa coach Joel Santana has confirmed striker Benni McCarthy will sit out their opening four African Nations Cup qualifiers next month. 29 May 2008
Culina Ready To Roll Iraq

Culina Ready To Roll Iraq

EXCLUSIVE: Injured Socceroo Jason Culina has targeted the Iraq World Cup qualifier in Brisbane as his comeback game after tearing his thigh muscle five weeks ago. 20 May 2008
Japan to Run Rule Over Newcomers

Japan to Run Rule Over Newcomers

Japan coach Takeshi Okada called up several new faces for next week's training camp as they step up preparations for June's World Cup qualifiers. 18 Apr 2008
FFA Confirm Socceroo Venues

FFA Confirm Socceroo Venues

THE defining moment of Australia’s 2010 World Cup campaign could take place in Sydney after today’s announcement of two blockbuster matches in May and June 4 Apr 2008
McDonald's Not Being A Sulkeroo

McDonald's Not Being A Sulkeroo

BENCHED McSocceroo Scott McDonald has been praised by Celtic boss Gordon Strachan for refusing to sulk after being dropped. 31 Mar 2008