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24-man Socceroos named for Bahrain clash

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected 24 players in his squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Round 4 match against Bahrain in Manama on Wednesday 19 November 2008.

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Australia through to FIFA U-20 World Cup

A stunning overhead kick, extra time goal from Queensland Roar’s Mitch Nichols has secured Australia’s passage to next years FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.

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Massive win for Westfield Under 16 Women's team

The Australian U16 women's team have commenced their qualification phase for the Championships in 2009 in style with a 0-17 defeat of Singapore.

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Westfield Young Matildas upset by Thailand

The Westfield Young Matildas have suffered a shock 2-1 loss against Thailand at the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifying tournament in Kuala Lumpur tonight.

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North Queensland kicks off with Fury

The expansion of the Hyundai A-League to ten teams in only the fifth season of the competition was confirmed today with the official naming of team number 10, the North Queensland Fury.

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Qantas Young Socceroos advance after Jordan win

The Qantas Young Socceroos have defeated Jordan 2-1 overnight to top Group D and advance to the quarter-finals of the AFC U19 Championships in Saudi Arabia.

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10-women Westfield Young Matildas still win easily

The Westfield Young Matildas have qualified for next years AFC U-19 Women's Championship, with a 6-0 win over IR Iran at the KLFA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Westfield U-16 Women's team announced

The Westfield Under 16 Women's team is the latest football team to take the international stage this week when they compete in the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) U16 Women's Championships (Qualification) tournament to be held in Kuala Lumpur from 8-17 November.

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Minniecon rescues point for Qantas Young Socceroos

The Qantas Young Socceroos remain on course to advance to the next stage of the 2009 AFC U-19 Championship in Saudi Arabia, despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan overnight.

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Football stars nominated for Sports Performer Awards

Over the past 12 months football has continued to carve its mark in Australia’s talented sporting landscape as its teams, coaches and players shine on the pitch at a local and international level.

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Sykes and Hogben each get four goals in huge win

The Westfield Young Matildas secured one of their biggest ever wins, after slamming 18 goals past a hapless India at the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship qualifying tournament in Kuala Lumpur tonight.

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Munro strike nets Qantas Young Socceroos opening win

The Socceroos kicked off their 2009 AFC U-19 Championship with a 1-0 win over Asean rivals Thailand in Khobar, Saudi Arabia overnight.

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Versleijan confident side can go a long way

Qantas Young Socceroos coach Jan Versleijen is confident his side can go a long way in the AFC U-19 Championship when their campaign kicks off against Thailand early on Sunday morning.

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No excuses for Merrick

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says there are 'no excuses' for his side not to perform at its best in Friday night's testing Hyundai A-League road trip to Adelaide despite admitting on Thursday he has never seen his side's attacking options so depleted.

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No tricks, just treats for football fans

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has a special treat for football fans this Hallowe’en.

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Westfield Young Matildas kick off with a win

The Westfield Young Matildas have kicked off their AFC U19 Qualification campaign with a solid 3-0 against Chinese Taipei at the KLFA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Matthew Breeze on 2010 FIFA World Cup shortlist

Sydney-based Hyundai A-League referee Matthew Breeze has been included in a provisional list of 38 FIFA referees being considered for appointment to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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Adelaide given every chance to succeed

Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced a change to the Hyundai A-League fixture to accommodate Adelaide United's travel schedule for the Final of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

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Westfield Young Matildas squad named

Westfield Young Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic has selected a 23-player squad for the upcoming AFC U-19 Women’s Championships (Qualification) which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 29 October to 7 November 2008.

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My Socceroos debut – Paul Okon

Paul Okon takes us through his debut for the Socceroos

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Buckley congratulates Adelaide on major achievement

Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO, Ben Buckley, congratulated Adelaide United Football Club on being the first Australian team to reach the Final of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League.

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Versleijen names 23-man Qantas Young Socceroos squad

Qantas Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has selected a squad of 23 players for the upcoming AFC U19 Championships which will be held in Saudi Arabia from 31 October- 14 November 2008.

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Westfield Matildas crowned ASEAN Champions

The Westfield Matildas have triumphed in a tense Final of the ASEAN Football Federation Women's Championships held in Ho Chi Minh City, with a 0-1 defeat over host nation, Vietnam.

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Westfield W-League officially launched

Australia’s brand new national league competition – the Westfield W-League – kicks off this weekend with eight teams from around the country participating.