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Matildas squad boosted for Peace Cup challenge

The Matildas have received a boost with the return of World Cup midfielder Joanne Burgess to the squad that will compete at the prestigious Peace Cup which commences on Saturday.

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Emerton confident of qualification this weekend

Qantas Socceroo Brett Emerton has no doubts that his side can get their qualification for the next phase of the AFC World Cup qualifiers, done and dusted on Saturday night against Qatar in Doha.

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Scott McDonald Exclusive Interview

It's been one hell of year for Scott McDonald...

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Kewell wants to play 90 minutes in Doha

Socceroos captain Harry Kewell is looking to step up his contribution against Qatar, by playing a full 90 minutes in the top of the table clash in Doha.

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2008 TFAF application window is now open

The Telstra Football Assistance Fund is open once again for 2008!

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Bresciano ready to get back in the firing line

The forgotten man from the Iraq loss last weekend - Mark Bresciano - is keen to jump straight back into the firing line and help Australia get through to the next phase of qualifiers on Saturday night against Qatar.

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A-League stars to attend Green Gully SSG Gala Day

FOOTBALL Federation Victoria is excited to announce that Melbourne Victory star Daniel Vasilevski and Adelaide United pair Travis Dodd and Lucas Pantelis will be attending the Small-Sided Games Gala Day at Green Gully Reserve, this Saturday, June 14.

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Mark Schwazrer Feature: Part 2

Mark talks about his books, Brad Jones, Australia's young keepers and this week's game against Qatar

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Ex-pat Australians being recruited for World Cup cause

Australia’s estimated 1 million diaspora are to be recruited to the cause of Australia hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Djite figuring prominently at training

As Qantas Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek put his team through a hard session on Tuesday evening, former Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite was figuring prominently with many of the so-called starting side.

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Recharged batteries ready says Schwarzer

A timely day off from training has recharged the batteries so to speak, according to experienced Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, ahead of Saturday’s top of the table clash against Qatar in Doha.

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Mark Schwarzer Feature: Part 1

Part 1 of the Mark Schwarzer interview, talks on continuing his career to at least the 2010 World Cup.

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FIFA ban ends Vukovic's Olympic Games

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that it has received advice from FIFA today that Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper, Danny Vukovic, is not eligible to play in international competition with effect from 25 February 2008 to 25 January 2009.

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Mini-Vinnie ready to assume mantle

The man dubbed ‘Mini-Vinnie’ – Carl Valeri - is ready to assume the mantle that has been vacated by Vince Grella and help get the Socceroos back on track and qualify for the next phase of World Cup qualifiers.

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Win against Qatar imperative says North

Defender Jade North believes it’s imperative that the Socceroos win next week’s game against Qatar in Doha, so to avoid a must win game in Sydney a week later against China.

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Confidence still high for Socceroos

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Brett Holman has said despite the disappointment of losing to Iraq, confidence within the squad is still very high, leading into Saturday’s crucial match with Qatar at the Al Saad Stadium in Doha.

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Neill to miss Qatar clash

Socceroos defender Lucas Neill will miss Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar and head straight to Sydney for the final match against China on June 22.

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Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup

Australia have finished in fourth spot at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 defeat against world number ten Japan in the third place play-off match tonight at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Group 1 living up to group of death billing

Group 1 is certainly living up to its billing as the group of death in the third phase of the AFC World Cup qualifiers, with all four teams still very much alive to progress to the next phase.

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Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge

Australian coach Tom Sermanni will have a full complement of players available after the return of captain Cheryl Salisbury for today's Third Place match against Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Player Reactions to loss against Iraq

Captain Harry Kewell, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and debutant Chris Coyne all give us some post-match reaction to the 1-0 loss against Iraq.

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No blame on Schwarzer for loss: Verbeek

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has refused to put the blame on goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer for Australia’s 1-0 loss to Iraq overnight in Dubai (UAE).

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Socceroos defeated by Iraq

The Socceroos qualification for the next phase of AFC World Cup qualifiers will have to wait another week at least, after they lost 1-0 against Iraq at the Al Ahli Club (Rashid) Stadium in Dubai (UAE).