1244426675

Verbeek shows he was the right man for the job

Pim Verbeek was hardly the household name many were expecting when the Qantas Socceroos announced their new coach 18 months ago.

1244404795

What they said about qualifying for South Africa

Here are the thoughts of just some of those involved in Australia's successful qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa.

1244395150

It's a swag of 'firsts'

The Qantas Soceroos are celebrating a swag of "firsts" with repercussions far beyond South Africa.

1244372952

Neill proud of achievement

Qantas Socceroo captain Lucas Neill is proud to achieved another piece of Australian football history, after qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa.

1244365920

Australia get the point - Full Report

Australia booked a ticket to the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa with a scoreless draw against a determined Qatar at the Al Sadd Club in Doha on Saturday night.

1244365091

South Africa here we come

Australia became the second team to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa on Sunday morning (Australian time) when they held Qatar to a 0-0 draw in Doha.