Hard work still to be done warns Verbeek
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Hard work still to be done warns Verbeek

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek knows he still has a lot of work ahead of him if they are to get through to the 2010 World Cup finals, after gaining passage to the next round of qualifiers following the 3-1 win over Qatar in Doha on Saturday.

Goals flow for happy Emerton
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Goals flow for happy Emerton

He hasn’t found the back of the net too many times in recent years for club or country, but he picked the perfect time to get his scoring touch back with a two-goal haul against Qatar last night.

Australia advance to next phase of World Cup qualifiers
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Australia advance to next phase of World Cup qualifiers

The Socceroos have advanced to the next stage of World Cup qualifying after beating Qatar 3-1 at the Al Sadd Club Stadium in Doha, early Sunday morning.

No excuses for Australia
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No excuses for Australia

There will be no excuses for Australia, if they don’t get the desired win against Qatar, according to Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek at the official press conference in Doha on Friday.

Qatar v Australia - Live Match Update
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Qatar v Australia - Live Match Update

Don't miss any of the action of Australia's match with Qatar

We are playing to win: Verbeek
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We are playing to win: Verbeek

Socceroos Pim Verbeek has squashed any thoughts his team will play for a draw against Qatar in Doha on Saturday night.

Matildas squad boosted for Peace Cup challenge
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Matildas squad boosted for Peace Cup challenge

The Matildas have received a boost with the return of World Cup midfielder Joanne Burgess to the squad that will compete at the prestigious Peace Cup which commences on Saturday.

Emerton confident of qualification this weekend
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Emerton confident of qualification this weekend

Qantas Socceroo Brett Emerton has no doubts that his side can get their qualification for the next phase of the AFC World Cup qualifiers, done and dusted on Saturday night against Qatar in Doha.

Scott McDonald Exclusive Interview
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Scott McDonald Exclusive Interview

It's been one hell of year for Scott McDonald...

Kewell wants to play 90 minutes in Doha
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Kewell wants to play 90 minutes in Doha

Socceroos captain Harry Kewell is looking to step up his contribution against Qatar, by playing a full 90 minutes in the top of the table clash in Doha.

Bresciano ready to get back in the firing line
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Bresciano ready to get back in the firing line

The forgotten man from the Iraq loss last weekend - Mark Bresciano - is keen to jump straight back into the firing line and help Australia get through to the next phase of qualifiers on Saturday night against Qatar.

Mark Schwazrer Feature: Part 2
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Mark Schwazrer Feature: Part 2

Mark talks about his books, Brad Jones, Australia's young keepers and this week's game against Qatar

Djite figuring prominently at training
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Djite figuring prominently at training

As Qantas Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek put his team through a hard session on Tuesday evening, former Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite was figuring prominently with many of the so-called starting side.

Recharged batteries ready says Schwarzer
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Recharged batteries ready says Schwarzer

A timely day off from training has recharged the batteries so to speak, according to experienced Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, ahead of Saturday’s top of the table clash against Qatar in Doha.

Mark Schwarzer Feature: Part 1
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Mark Schwarzer Feature: Part 1

Part 1 of the Mark Schwarzer interview, talks on continuing his career to at least the 2010 World Cup.