Fitness concerns for Verbeek
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Fitness concerns for Verbeek

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will leave the final decision on his starting line-up till possibly as late as tomorrow morning, with several fitness concerns ahead of the match against Uzbekistan at Stadium Australia tomorrow night.

Socceroos will be switched on says Schwarzer
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Socceroos will be switched on says Schwarzer

Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is confident that the team will be fully switched on come Wednesday night and they want to make sure they qualify as early as possible.

McDonald happy to oblige his skipper with the winning goal
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McDonald happy to oblige his skipper with the winning goal

Lucas Neill said he would be happy with a 1-0 result in the 95th minute and Scott McDonald would be happy to oblige him on Wednesday night, if he gets the opportunity against Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan's big win is good for us says North
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Uzbekistan's big win is good for us says North

Socceroos defender Jade North says Uzbekistan's thrashing of Qatar is a good thing as it means the squad will be under no illusions how tough the task will be ahead of their clash on Wednesday night at Stadium Australia.

Winning only thing that matters for Aussie skipper
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Winning only thing that matters for Aussie skipper

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill is happy to take a 1-0 win in the 95th minute, if it means that Australia will qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals.

Uzbekistan smash Qatar, as Japan go top
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Uzbekistan smash Qatar, as Japan go top

Uzbekistan will come to Australia for Wednesday nights 2010 World Cup™ with loads of confidence, after an emphatic 4-0 win over Qatar, while Japan jumped to the top of the Group A standings with a 1-0 win over Bahrain in qualifying action overnight.

Socceroos support Earth Hour
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Socceroos support Earth Hour

The Socceroos today pledged their support for Earth Hour by committing to a 'lights out' whilst in camp at Parramatta on Saturday night.

Kewell issues warning
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Kewell issues warning

Socceroos star Harry Kewell has warned his teammates and fans not to get too far ahead of themselves and start thinking that Australia is already qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals to be held in South Africa.

Rewarding the Football Family
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Rewarding the Football Family

Football players of all ages as well as mums and dads will have the opportunity to be recognised in the latest initiative to be announced by Football Federation Australia (FFA) today.

It's been a year to remember for Garcia
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It's been a year to remember for Garcia

It’s been a year to remember for Hull City attacking midfielder Richard Garcia and to play a part in next Wednesday’s night World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan would top it off.

Better Buddies make happier schools
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Better Buddies make happier schools

Socceroos players support the Better Buddies Framework anti-bullying program.

Beauchamp feeling good about his football
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Beauchamp feeling good about his football

One position in the Socceroos starting line-up that will be most under the attention of Pim Verbeek and his coaching staff for next Wednesday’s clash with Uzbekistan, concerns just who will replace Craig Moore alongside Lucas Neill in the centre of defence.

Culina not contemplating anything but a win
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Culina not contemplating anything but a win

Experienced Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina is not even contemplating Australia losing next week against Uzbekistan and admits to having a good feeling, knowing they are close to securing a place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals.

Jedinak making most of second chance
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Jedinak making most of second chance

So many times we see Australian footballers go overseas in search of fame and fortune and end up frustrated, struggling to play in reserves and eventually they return home with their tails between their legs.

Team ready to capitalise on good away results
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Team ready to capitalise on good away results

Socceroos defender Luke Wilkshire says the team is ready to capitalise on the good away results, by making sure they get the wins they need at home to ensure qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.