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.

FIFA ban ends Vukovic's Olympic Games
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FIFA ban ends Vukovic's Olympic Games

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that it has received advice from FIFA today that Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper, Danny Vukovic, is not eligible to play in international competition with effect from 25 February 2008 to 25 January 2009.

Mini-Vinnie ready to assume mantle
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Mini-Vinnie ready to assume mantle

The man dubbed ‘Mini-Vinnie’ – Carl Valeri - is ready to assume the mantle that has been vacated by Vince Grella and help get the Socceroos back on track and qualify for the next phase of World Cup qualifiers.

Win against Qatar imperative says North
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Win against Qatar imperative says North

Defender Jade North believes it’s imperative that the Socceroos win next week’s game against Qatar in Doha, so to avoid a must win game in Sydney a week later against China.

Confidence still high for Socceroos
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Confidence still high for Socceroos

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Brett Holman has said despite the disappointment of losing to Iraq, confidence within the squad is still very high, leading into Saturday’s crucial match with Qatar at the Al Saad Stadium in Doha.