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Verbeek serve for players

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek reminded his players in no uncertain terms of what is required for the match against Iraq, by blasting his players at the teams final training session at their Jebel Ali base before Saturday’s game.

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Special Feature: Combatting Dubai heat

We take a look at what has gone into the preparations to minimise the effects of the Dubai heat.

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Kewell up for lone striker's role

Socceroos captain Harry Kewell is looking forward to the challenge of possibly playing a lone striker’s role on Saturday against Iraq in Dubai, if that’s what is required.

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North a perfect indigenous role model

Qantas Socceroo talks about his desire to see more indigenous kids playing football.

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SSG Ambassadors are out in Queensland

Following the success of the recent Small-Sided Games Ambassador visits in Toowoomba, Oxley, Sunshine Coast and Sandgate, Football Federation Australia and Football Queensland are pleased to be conducting visits to Mitchelton, Brisbane City, Dalby and Warwick over the coming week

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Coyne's dream very real

Chris Coyne may see his international dream come to life on Saturday

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Matildas in play off for top three in Asia

Australia will be aiming for a top three finish at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 semi final defeat against Asia's top ranked nation DPR (North) Korea tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Verbeek hints at Coyne selection shock

Socceroos Pim Verbeek has thrown out the first possible selection shock for this Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Dubai (UAE), with Chris Coyne a chance to make his international debut.

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Never Say Die Matildas to be screened this weekend

Never Say Die Matildas follows the Australian Women’s Football Team during a rollercoaster year in which, against all odds, they become one of the nation’s most successful sporting teams.

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Australian players focused on winning

Exclusive: Mark Bresciano says the Australian players remain focused on winning Saturday’s return clash against Iraq in Dubai, even though they odds are against them for this clash.

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Carney climbs the learning curve

Playing for the Socceroos has provided David Carney with a steep learning curve in his football career, but a steep curve he is willing to keep climbing to make him a better footballer.

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Kennedy hopes cameo will be a memorable one

Giant striker Josh Kennedy may only have a short role to play in these World Cup qualifiers, but he is hoping to make it a memorable one, if he gets on the park against Iraq on Saturday in Dubai (UAE).

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Qantas sharing the Spirit

Socceroos clinic inspires next generation of football stars

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Thompson desperate to be involved in matches

The Socceroos attacking options have received a massive boost ahead of the double-header in the Middle East against Iraq and Qatar, with injured pair Josh Kennedy and Archie Thompson coming into camp.

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Ten expressions of interest in Hyundai A-League license

Ten expressions of interest from groups interested in obtaining a license for a Hyundai A-League club were considered by the Board of Football Federation Australia (FFA) today.

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Qatar and China in 0-0 stalemate

China and Qatar have played out a 0-0 draw, which has extended Australia’s lead at the top of the Group A table to three points, with three rounds remaining of the third phase of AFC World Cup qualifying.

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Matildas reach Asian Cup semis despite Japan loss

Australia have narrowly claimed a semi final berth at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup on goal difference ahead of South Korea, after a 3-1 loss to Japan tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Mark Schwarzer comes good again

Not for the first time in these World Cup qualifiers, Mark Schwarzer has played a major part in the Socceroos getting the a good result.

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Garriock quietly confident ahead of group decider

Key Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock says the Australian team is "quietly confident" of progressing to the semi finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup going into the final group match against Japan in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow night.

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Verbeek names Middle East squad

The Socceroos will take a squad of 26 players to the Middle East where Australia's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will continue with matches against Iraq and Qatar.

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Verbeek looking to fix organisation ahead of next week

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek admitted his team rode its luck in yesterday’s match against Iraq and will be looking to fix the teams organisation in the coming week for the return clash in Dubai next Saturday.

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Chairman reaffirms 2018 focus

Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman, Frank Lowy AC, today reaffirmed the organisation’s focus on the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Kewell repays fans cheers

The crowd said it (or roared more like it) all before the game, when the names were read out of the teams and to no surprise it was the Socceroos captain Harry Kewell that got the biggest cheer.

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Captain Kewell heads Australia home

Australia is just one win away from a likely place in the next phase of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after defeating Iraq 1-0 defeating Iraq 1-0 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.