When referees have too much influence
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When referees have too much influence

If the Qantas Socceroos versus Japan game taught us anything it's that match officials need to stop grandstanding.

Oman sneak another point
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Oman sneak another point

Oman have grabbed another home draw, this time against Iraq, who like the Socceroos needed a spot kick to level the result.

Qantas Socceroos Player Ratings
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Qantas Socceroos Player Ratings

The Offsider dishes out his ratings for the Qantas Socceroos for their performances against Japan

Socceroos spirit won't be beaten
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Socceroos spirit won't be beaten

Following on from the sentiment of Tim Cahill, why should we ever doubt our Socceroos? Especially when they perform like that.

Qantas Socceroos secure heroic draw
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Qantas Socceroos secure heroic draw

A ten-man Qantas Soccerroos side have secured a heroic draw against Japan at Brisbane Stadium.

No 1 cap presented at Socceroos v Japan match
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No 1 cap presented at Socceroos v Japan match

The first ever captain of Australia’s national football team, the late Alex Gibb, will be honoured at a special ceremony at half time of tonight’s 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier between the Socceroos and Japan (Brisbane Stadium, 8pm kick off).

Brave young man to toss coin at Qantas Socceroos v Japan
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Brave young man to toss coin at Qantas Socceroos v Japan

Tonight’s match between the Qantas Socceroos and Japan will be about more than just football, it will be a celebration of overcoming the odds, especially at the coin toss.

Qantas Socceroos v Japan - Recap
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Qantas Socceroos v Japan - Recap

Sit back and recap how you felt during our live coverage of the Qantas Socceroos v Japan.

A big night in Brisbane
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A big night in Brisbane

Holger Osieck will play it down. The players will say there’s no pressure. But make no mistake, there is a lot riding on the Qantas Socceroos' game against Japan tonight.

Troisi considers Qatar move
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Troisi considers Qatar move

Australian midfielder James Troisi has been offered a three-year deal by cashed-up Qatar club El Jaish.

Remember Kaiserslautern
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Remember Kaiserslautern

Six years ago today, the Qantas Socceroos defeated Japan 3-1 in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, in a brilliant game that left lasting memories.

Osieck considers Cahill
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Osieck considers Cahill

Qantas Socceroos manager Holger Osieck will wait until the last minute to name his team to face Japan in their AFC World Cup qualifier at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia, Japan rivalry hits new heights
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Australia, Japan rivalry hits new heights

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill says his side will be drawing on past experiences when they go head-to-head with Japan in their crucial AFC World Cup qualifier at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday night.

Socceroos don't fear Japan: Kruse
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Socceroos don't fear Japan: Kruse

Robbie Kruse says the Qantas Socceroos don't fear Japan, while Sasa Ognenovski is using the last Asian Cup final as motivation to beat the Blue Samurai.

In-form Japan a big threat
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In-form Japan a big threat

Australia's physiotherapy staff faces a mammoth challenge getting the Qantas Socceroos ready for their World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday.