Super Tim at the double
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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.

Australia v Japan - Live Match Update
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Australia v Japan - Live Match Update

Don't miss all the action of Australia's match with Japan with our Live Match Update of right here from 8.00pm.

Verbeek backs his defence
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Verbeek backs his defence

The Qantas Socceroos may be set to field one of most inexperienced defensive line-ups of this World Cup campaign but Pim Verbeek has every faith his new-look back four can do the job against Japan on Wednesday night at the MCG.

Pim won't risk yellow card lockout
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Pim won't risk yellow card lockout

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has confirmed that he won’t start any of the players carrying a yellow card into Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan, saying he wanted to have his full squad available when the World Cup kicks off in South Africa next year.

Kennedy off to Japan?
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Kennedy off to Japan?

Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy has expressed his admiration for the J-League and has confirmed that his management is in discussions with Nagoya Grampus on a transfer.

Dynamic duo a chance
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Dynamic duo a chance

Melbourne football fans could be treated to a striking double act from Josh Kennedy and Scott McDonald, with the two Victorians a chance to team-up up-front when Australia plays Japan at the MCG on Wednesday.

Kewell and Coyne ruled out
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Kewell and Coyne ruled out

Qantas Socceroos Head Coach, Pim Verbeek, announced today that Harry Kewell and Chris Coyne will not be available for the Australian squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 matches against Japan in Melbourne.

Neill happy with style
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Neill happy with style

Qantas Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill has no issues with the style of football Australia has played in qualifying for the World Cup, saying that the ultimate aim of qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa had been achieved.

Nakazawa likely to miss
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Nakazawa likely to miss

Japan is likely to go into Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Australia at the MCG without skipper Yuji Nakazawa.

It’s a celebration!
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It’s a celebration!

The Qantas Socceroos, have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This is your chance to see the team before their blockbuster clash against Japan at the MCG.

Australians urged to join the World Cup Bid
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Australians urged to join the World Cup Bid

The people of Australia are the “secret weapon” of Australia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup ™ according to the Chairman of Football Federation Australia (FFA), Frank Lowy.

Schwarzer stunned with double success
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Schwarzer stunned with double success

Qantas Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was stunned to be the big winner at the inaugural Australian Football Awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney on Thursday night.

Mile backs Cup hopes
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Mile backs Cup hopes

Qantas Socceroo Mile Sterjovski believes his hopes of making a second consecutive World Cup squad can only be enhanced by his decision to sign for Hyundai A-League side Perth Glory.

Japan leaves out Nakamura
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Japan leaves out Nakamura

Shunsuke Nakamura will not play for Japan in its final World Cup qualifier against Australia in Melbourne next Wednesday after coach Takeshi Okada decided to leave the Celtic star and three other players out of his travelling party.

Asian qualifying set for dramatic conclusion
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Asian qualifying set for dramatic conclusion

The final qualification match day is set to be a nail biter, with all but one game having an impact on places in next year's World Cup.