Live Match Update - Japan v Australia - LIVE NOW
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Live Match Update - Japan v Australia - LIVE NOW

Japan v Australia - LIVE NOW

Socceroos to support Bushfire Appeal
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Socceroos to support Bushfire Appeal

The Socceroos who are currently in Yokohama preparing for tonight's 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian group qualifier against Japan have announced that they are donating their match fees for tonight's game to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

Verbeek set to strike with Cahill
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Verbeek set to strike with Cahill

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek is set to unleash 2006 World Cup hero Tim Cahill on Japan in a lone striker’s role in tonight's World Cup qualifying match at Yokohama International Stadium.

Nuremberg Trials
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Nuremberg Trials

With the World Cup qualifier against Japan seemingly out of reach, Matthew Spiranovic has his sights set on returning for Australia’s final four matches

Galekovic receives late call up
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Galekovic receives late call up

Adelaide United goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic has received a late call up to the Socceroos squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 match against Japan in Yokohama on Wednesday 11 February 2009.

McDonald gives Verbeek something to think about
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McDonald gives Verbeek something to think about

Scott McDonald continued his good goal scoring form of late with a goal in Celtic’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Queens Park, to once again give national coach Pim Verbeek something to think about before the crucial World Cup qualifier against Japan on Wednesday night.

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.