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Respect a balancing act for Oman

Oman comes into Wednesday's Asian Cup qualifier against Australia at Etihad Stadium with a strong respect for both its opponents and the match itself.

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Neill benefits from break

Qantas Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has dismissed any concerns about his ability to play two international games in four days despite his recent lack of matches at club level ahead of Wednesday night's Asian Cup qualifier against Oman at Etihad Stadium.

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Preview: Qantas Socceroos v Oman

A poor start to Australia's Asian Cup qualification campaign has left no ambiguity in the need for a strong result in this match against Oman.

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Qantas Socceroos to go for broke

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says there is no danger of his side taking Oman lightly in Wednesday night's must-win Asian Cup qualifier at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.

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HUGO BOSS outfits Qantas Socceroos

HUGO BOSS has today announced it is to be the official formalwear supplier of the Qantas Socceroos for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The players, coaching staff and senior management will be outfitted in HUGO BOSS’ signature brand, BOSS Black, for all formal events.

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Qantas Socceroos sure to attack

Qantas Socceroos defender Luke Wilkshire says Australia's recent defensive stability will give the team plenty of confidence to cast off the shackles and go on the attack in Wednesday night's must win Asian Cup qualifier against Oman at Etihad Stadium.

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Live Match Update - Qantas Socceroos v the Netherlands

Relive all the action from the Qantas Socceroos match against the Netherlands at the Sydney Football Stadium.

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Kewell: Failing not an option

Qantas Socceroos superstar Harry Kewell says failing to qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup finals simply isn't an option as Australia prepares for its vital qualifier against Oman at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Qantas Socceroos happy with draw

Senior Qantas Socceroo players have defended the team's performance but conceded they were fortunate to escape with a scoreless draw against the Netherlands in Saturday night's international friendly at the SFS.

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Pim praises players

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has praised the efforts of his players after they kept a dominant Netherlands side scoreless in Saturday's hard-fought international friendly at the Sydney Football Stadium.

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Qantas Socceroos break even with Dutch

The Qantas Socceroos have held European powerhouse the Netherlands to a 0-0 draw in a hard-fought international friendly played in front of 40,537 fans at the Sydney Football Stadium.

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Pim to focus on Oman

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says he'll replace his big-guns at the first sign of fatigue in Saturday's international friendly against the Netherlands - even if it means losing the game.

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Preview: Qantas Socceroos v Netherlands

Australia gets another chance to test itself against World Cup quality opposition, with the world's No.3 team, the Netherlands, travelling to Australia for the first time.

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Moore respect for 'Roos

Veteran defender Craig Moore believes Saturday's international friendly against European giants the Netherlands is proof positive the Qantas Socceroos have at last earned the respect of the world's top football nations.

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Kennedy wary of scorned Dutch

Qantas Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy is expecting a fired-up Dutch side to go all out in an attempt to regain some pride on Saturday after losing to Australia in Eindhoven last year.