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Injuries force trio to miss qualifier

Injuries to key players have disrupted Australia’s preparations for next Wednesday’s crucial 2010 World Cup qualifying game against China, being played in Kunming, China.

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Socceroos held to a 0-0 draw

The Socceroos have come away from their match against Singapore with a 0-0 draw at a very damp and humid National Stadium in Singapore.

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Live Match Update - Singapore v Australia

The Socceroos take on Singapore tonight (kick-off at 10.00pm AEDT) in a vital preparation game for Wednesday’s 2010 World Cup qualifier against China. Don’t miss all the action, right here on www.footballaustralia.com.au from 9.45pm, with our live text commentary of the match.

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Kewell named captain for Singapore match

Harry Kewell has been given a huge emotional lift by Australia coach Pim Verbeek, who has handed the midfielder the captain's armband for Saturday's international friendly against Singapore.

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Matildas to take on Olympic champions USA

The Matildas will play their first away matches since last year's FIFA Women's World Cup quarter final appearance when they face reigning Olympic champions the United States in two matches commencing next month.

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Troisi aiming for first senior cap

In a little over nine months James Troisi has come from the wilderness, to become a first team regular in Qantas Under 23 (Olympic) team and hopefully on Saturday against Singapore, one of several players to earn his first senior international cap.

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North looking at Singapore as a springboard to future

The Socceroos friendly international against Singapore on Saturday night, could act as the springboard for many future careers, according to experienced defender Jade North.

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Socceroos squad finalised for Singapore match

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has finalised his squad for the friendly international match against Singapore to be played at their National Stadium on Saturday.

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Schwarzer almost keeps Arsenal at bay

Qantas Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer again showed why he is one of the best keepers in the English Premier League with an outstanding display, as Middlesbrough almost did the double on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Qantas Joeys claim third place at Lion City Cup

The Qantas Joeys (Australia U-17) claimed third place overnight at the eight-nation Lion City Cup Championship in Singapore with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.

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Sermanni happy after sweep

footballaustralia.com.au catches up with Matildas coach Tom Sermanni.

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Socceroos squad to play China named

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has once again kept his options open while naming his squad for the vital 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played against China in Kunming on 26 March.

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Football welcomes its history

A group of former Socceroo players, with a combined playing tally of nearly 400 caps spread over half a century, today gathered for an historic meeting with Football Federation Australia (FFA).

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Mark Bridge added to Socceroos squad

Mark Bridge today passed a fitness test and has been added to the Socceroos squad to play Singapore at their National Stadium on Saturday 22 March.

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Youngsters get chance to push for senior selection

Football Federation Australia today named a youthful Socceroos squad that will play the Singapore national team on Saturday 22 March at the Singapore National Stadium.