Goalscorers looking for better 'club' fortunes
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Goalscorers looking for better 'club' fortunes

It was quite ironic that the two players that secured the Qantas Socceroos a solid 2-0 win over Bahrain, have struggled to win a lot of game time when it comes to their club football.

28 Socceroos presented with 'caps'
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28 Socceroos presented with 'caps'

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that twenty eight Socceroos will be presented with ‘caps’ prior to the Australia v Bahrain FIFA 2010 World Cup qualification match at Stadium Australia in Sydney last night.

Verbeek delighted with players
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Verbeek delighted with players

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek was delighted with how his players performed in the 2-0 win over Bahrain that kept Australia in the box seat to win Group A.

Qantas Socceroos celebrate with solid win over Bahrain
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Qantas Socceroos celebrate with solid win over Bahrain

The Qantas Socceroos have celebrated their second successive FIFA World Cup appearance with a hard fought 2-0 win over Bahrain at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night.

Australia 2 v Bahrain 0
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Australia 2 v Bahrain 0

Australia has proven too good for Bahrain with a 2-0 win at ANZ Stadium. Mile Sterjovski and David Carney scored second half goals to keep Australia at the top of the Group A table.

Beach Soccer squad put through paces in Sydney
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Beach Soccer squad put through paces in Sydney

The preliminary squad for the Australian Men’s Beach Football team gathered together for the first time over the June long weekend, with coach Airton Andrioli pleasantly surprised with what he saw.

Kennedy and Garcia will not be risked against Bahrain
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Kennedy and Garcia will not be risked against Bahrain

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will not risk striker Josh Kennedy and midfielder Richard Garcia for Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain at ANZ Stadium , after the pair pulled up sore after the long flight from Bahrain.

Keep it clean – Schwarzer vows to maintain defensive steel
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Keep it clean – Schwarzer vows to maintain defensive steel

Few nations involved in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying process can boast a defensive record on par with that of the Qantas Socceroos, who have goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to thank for much of their backline resolve.

FFA Chairman thrilled by Qantas Socceroos qualification
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FFA Chairman thrilled by Qantas Socceroos qualification

Football Federation Australia Chairman Mr Frank Lowy AC is absolutely thrilled and delighted by the Qantas Socceroos qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Unfazed Macala targets World Cup berth
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Unfazed Macala targets World Cup berth

Bahrain coach Milan Macala may well be on the cusp of what would be his greatest coaching feat, but the vastly travelled Czech remains typically unflustered ahead of Wednesday’s campaign-defining tie against the Qantas Socceroos at Stadium Australia.

Inspired Neill credits team spirit
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Inspired Neill credits team spirit

Qantas Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has spoken of his pride at leading his nation to a second FIFA World Cup appearance at a packed media conference in Sydney this afternoon.

Verbeek hails professionalism of players and staff
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Verbeek hails professionalism of players and staff

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has once again hailed the professionalism of his players and staff in qualifying for its second successive FIFA World Cup finals appearance.

Macala pays respect to World Cup bound ‘roos
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Macala pays respect to World Cup bound ‘roos

Bahrain coach Milan Macala has heaped praised on the Qantas Socceroos and offered congratulations to Pim Verbeek and his World Cup bound charges ahead of Wednesday’s qualifier at Stadium Australia.

Players in the mood to party with fans
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Players in the mood to party with fans

The Qantas Socceroos have completed their graduation into world football's elite. Now bring on the after-party.

Qantas Socceroos planning to create more history
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Qantas Socceroos planning to create more history

The Qantas Socceroos have ushered in a new era for Australian football by securing successive World Cup finals berths for the first time - and already they're planning to create more history in South Africa.