Injury curse strikes again
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Injury curse strikes again

Bruce Djite is a confirmed non-starter for today's World Cup qualifier against China after suffering a hamstring injury, while doing a simple training drill on Tuesday.

World Cup Facts and Figures
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World Cup Facts and Figures

Click here to get a few facts and figures on our participation in the World Cup and against China.

100 World Cup matches for Australia
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100 World Cup matches for Australia

The Socceroos will play their 100th World Cup match tomorrow when they meet China in Kunming in a crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier starting at 5.00pm (AEDST).

McDonald ruled out of China clash
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McDonald ruled out of China clash

Australia’s strike force has suffered another blow, with Scott McDonald ruled out of the clash with China on Wednesday, after suffering a calf injury against Gretna on Sunday.

McDonald on the mark again for Celtic
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McDonald on the mark again for Celtic

Scott McDonald tuned up for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against China with a return to goalscoring form in a 3-0 win over Gretna in the Scottish Premier League.

Injuries force trio to miss qualifier
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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.

Socceroos held to a 0-0 draw
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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.

Live Match Update - Singapore v Australia
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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.

Kewell named captain for Singapore 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.

Matildas to take on Olympic champions USA
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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.

Troisi aiming for first senior cap
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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.

North looking at Singapore as a springboard to future
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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.

Socceroos squad finalised for Singapore match
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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.

Schwarzer almost keeps Arsenal at bay
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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.

Qantas Joeys claim third place at Lion City Cup
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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.