Westfield Matildas outclassed by Italians
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Westfield Matildas outclassed by Italians

Italy has handed the Westfield Matildas a thumping 5-1 defeat at Canberra Stadium on Saturday evening, in a disappointing international send-off for veteran midfielder Joey Peters.

Sermanni full of praise for retiring Jo Peters
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Sermanni full of praise for retiring Jo Peters

Westfield Matildas coach Tom Sermanni was full of praise for retiring midfielder Jo Peters ahead of her final international match against Italy in Canberra on Saturday.

Canberra captain to make international debut
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Canberra captain to make international debut

Canberra United captain Ellie Brush will get her dream wish and is set to make her debut for the Westfield Matildas in front of her home fans when they play Italy in the 2nd game of their international series at Canberra Stadium.

Jo Peters calls time on outstanding career
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Jo Peters calls time on outstanding career

Another Westfield Matildas player, Joanne Peters, will hang up her boots from international football this weekend. Peters will make her final appearance for the Westfield Matildas this Saturday when Australia meets Italy at Canberra Stadium.

Verbeek confident of covering missing players
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Verbeek confident of covering missing players

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek is confident that he has the players available to cover the loss of key players Brett Emerton and Harry Kewell, although he admitted the latter is still a chance of flying to Japan for the crucial World Cup qualifier in Yokohama.

Verbeek names 22-man squad for Japan clash
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Verbeek names 22-man squad for Japan clash

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected 22 players in his squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 match against Japan in Yokohama on Wednesday 11 February 2009.

Japan names overseas stars to face Australia
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Japan names overseas stars to face Australia

Japan has included five Europe-based players in its squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos next week in Yokohama International Stadium.

Salisbury says farewell with a goal
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Salisbury says farewell with a goal

It wasn't quite the perfect farewell for outgoing Westfield Matildas captain Cheryl Salisbury, but she ended her international career how she started it, scoring a goal in the 2-2 with Italy at Parramatta Stadium.

Salisbury expects tough finale
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Salisbury expects tough finale

Departing captain Cheryl Salisbury is not expecting an easy passage into retirement when she leads the Matildas into battle for the final time on Saturday.

Verbeek pleased with performance says Reid
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Verbeek pleased with performance says Reid

Adelaide United midfielder Paul Reid revealed that Pim Verbeek and his coaching staff were pleased with the performance against Indonesia and was a good point earned in the opening 2011 Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

Socceroos earn fighting draw
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Socceroos earn fighting draw

The Socceroos have kicked off their AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia, in a hot and humid Jakarta tonight.

Westfield W-League puts pair on international stage
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Westfield W-League puts pair on international stage

The Westfield W-League was all about improving the standards of women’s football in Australia, with the flow on effect to benefit our national team the Westfield Matildas.

Significant opportunity for players says Moore
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Significant opportunity for players says Moore

The Qantas Socceroos opening 2011 Asian Cup qualifying game against Indonesia later tonight, presents a significant opportunity for many players to stake a claim with the national team.

Schwarzer receives OAM
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Schwarzer receives OAM

Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has received a Medal of the Order of Australia in Monday’s Australia Day honours list.

Salisbury looking forward to break and a normal life
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Salisbury looking forward to break and a normal life

When Cheryl Salisbury walks off Parramatta Stadium on Saturday evening, having just finished her 151st appearance for the Westfield Matildas, she will have earned a decent rest.