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MCG to host farewell before next years World Cup

Australia will play its farewell match prior to departing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa at the MCG in Melbourne.

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Pim loves his Tim

Pim Verbeek has lavished praise on star midfielder Tim Cahill after his two-goal effort guided Australia to a 2-1 World Cup qualification win over Japan at the MCG, with the Qantas Socceroos coach saying he was a fantastic example to the every Australian footballer.

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Super Tim at the double

A double from Tim Cahill has secured Australia top spot in its Group A qualification group as the Qantas Socceroos defeated Japan 2-1 in an entertaining clash between the two Asian powerhouses at the MCG.