Verbeek shows he was the right man for the job
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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.

What they said about qualifying for South Africa
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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.

It's a swag of 'firsts'
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It's a swag of 'firsts'

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

Neill proud of achievement
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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.

Australia get the point - Full Report
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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.

South Africa here we come
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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.

Qatar v Uzbekistan - Live Match Update
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Qatar v Uzbekistan - Live Match Update

Catch all the Live Action here of Australia's match against Qatar

Move to Fulham has renewed confidence says Schwarzer
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Move to Fulham has renewed confidence says Schwarzer

Mark Schwarzer says his move to English Premier League side Fulham has renewed his confidence and resulted in one of the best seasons of his career for both club and country.

Cahill rejects suggestions he needs to move from Everton
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Cahill rejects suggestions he needs to move from Everton

Qantas Socceroos star Tim Cahill has rejected suggestions he needs to actively pursue a move to to a bigger club to fulfil his potential.

Qantas Socceroos want win not draw
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Qantas Socceroos want win not draw

Coach Pim Verbeek says the Qantas Socceroos will go all out for a win despite needing just a point to secure World Cup qualification against Qatar on Sunday morning, Australian time.

Westfield Young Matildas complete clean sweep
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Westfield Young Matildas complete clean sweep

The Westfield Young Matildas have wrapped up their 3-week tour of Europe and Asia with a hard fought 1-0 win over a Thailand Select on Friday in Bangkok.

Qatar still have hope
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Qatar still have hope

Qatar insist they have not given up hope of World Cup qualification despite having to field a young and inexperienced side against the Qantas Socceroos on Sunday (AEST).

Verbeek: We're primed to finish the job
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Verbeek: We're primed to finish the job

After a near-flawless World Cup qualification campaign spanning almost 18 months, Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says his side is primed to "finish the job" against Qatar on Sunday morning (AEST).

Mark Bresciano happy in Italy
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Mark Bresciano happy in Italy

Mark Bresciano has shed his concerns about playing in Italy and says he could even extend his contract with Palermo beyond next season.

Australia jumps three places
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Australia jumps three places

Australia has jumped three places to number 29 in the latest FIFA World Rankings released overnight in Zurich. This is despite Australia not playing in any matches during the month of May.