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Argentina match re-scheduled

Football Federation Australia today announced that it had agreed to the Argentinean Football Association’s request to re-schedule the international match with the Socceroos which had been confirmed for the MCG on 6 June.

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FFA Statement - Asian Cup Ticketing

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has not yet been provided with the official ticketing policy for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup.

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Qantas Under 23's suffer loss to Saudi's

The Qantas Under 23's have squandered a half-time lead, eventually falling 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in Damman this morning. Australia was reduced to 10-men after captain Adrian Leijer was sent off in the 58th minute.

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Leijer named captain for Saudi clash

Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer will captain the Qantas Under 23s for the first time tonight as Australia meet Group D leaders Saudi Arabia tonight in Dammam.

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Troisi to start against Saudi Arabia

Qantas Under 23's coach Rob Baan has indicated young Newcastle United striker James Troisi will start in the crucial 2008 Beijing Olympic qualifier against group leaders Saudi Arabia in Damman tonight.

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Socceroos ‘Road to the Asian Cup' finalised

The Socceroos ‘Road to the Asian Cup’ was finalised today with an international game against the Singapore national team added to the team’s match schedule.

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Matildas continue Olympic charge

In-form striker Kate Gill and her strike partner Sarah Walsh have led the Matildas to its second successive big win in the Olympic Games qualifiers, this time a 10-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Taipei.

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Jo Peters - 100 not out

Matildas injured midfielder Sally Shipard interviews her team mate Jo Peters on reaching 100 national team appearances.

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Matildas squad hit by injury

The Matildas squad has been hit by injury ahead of Sunday’s Beijing Olympic qualifier against Chinese Taipei with striker Jenna Tristram and midfielder Danielle Small forced to withdraw from the 18-strong touring party.

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Tough draw for Qantas Futsalroos

The Qantas Futsalroos have been dealt a tough draw for the upcoming AFC Futsal Championships being held in Osaka and Hyogo, Japan in May (13-19).

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Sermanni - nice to get five or six more goals

Despite winning 15-0 against Hong Kong in its opening match of the second round of qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Matildas coach Tom Sermanni would have liked the scoreline to be much larger.

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Matildas thrash Hong Kong by 15 goals

The Matildas have commenced the second and final stage of qualifying for the Beijing Olympics with a comprehensive 15-0 win over Hong Kong at the BCU International Stadium in Coffs Harbour.

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Australian Officials on Track for World Cup

Three Australian Officials Tammy Ogston, Sarah Ho and Airlie Keen have been chosen for a final selection course for the FIFA Women's World Cup to be held in China later this year.

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Near full-strength squad for Hong Kong clash

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has announced a near full-strength squad for the team’s opening home Beijing Olympic qualifying match against Hong Kong on Saturday at the BCU International Stadium in Coffs Harbour.

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Qantas Futsalroos on verge of major win

The Qantas Futsalroos are on the verge of winning its first major trophy since Australia became part of the AFC, after reaching the final of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Futsal Championships.

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Qantas Futsalroos to play Vietnam in semi's

The Qantas Futsalroos will play Vietnam in the semi finals of the AFF Futsal Championships, after finishing top of Group A with a 5-1 win over the Philippines in its final group match.

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Mark Schwarzer talks shop

Mark Schwarzer on China, his future, Brad Jones and more.

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Qantas Futsalroos looking for regional supremacy

The Qantas Futsalroos will depart for Thailand later this week looking to claim their first silverware since joining the Asian Football Confederation when they compete at the eight-nation ASEAN Futsal Championships, March 26-31.

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Nick Carle set to take off

Will Nick Carle's career take off a little later than most expected.

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Broxham's meteoric rise

Three months ago, Leigh Broxham was just another talented young player with dreams of hopefully playing in the Hyundai A-League in the not to distant future.

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New National Youth Coaches Appointed

Football Federation Australia today announced that former Socceroo Steve O’Connor has been appointed as coach of the Qantas Young Socceroos while Alen Stajcic has been selected as coach of the Qantas Young Matildas.

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ACT Kids Queue up for first TFA Program

Weston Creek Soccer Club will be hosting the Australian Capital Territory’s first Telstra Football Anytime program for 2007 and it has already proved to be a huge hit, with registrations having to be closed early due to the big numbers.

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Referees Olympic Football Countdown

Australian Match Officials Jacqui Melksham and Allyson Flynn have received an appointment to a Women’s Olympic Football Tournament by officiating in an AFC preliminary competition being played in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Postecoglou contract not renewed

National Youth Coach Ange Postecoglou completed his contract with Football Federation Australia on Monday February 5, after seven years in charge of the national youth teams – Under 17 and Under 20s.