Neill to miss Qatar clash
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Neill to miss Qatar clash

Socceroos defender Lucas Neill will miss Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar and head straight to Sydney for the final match against China on June 22.

Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup
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Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup

Australia have finished in fourth spot at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 defeat against world number ten Japan in the third place play-off match tonight at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge
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Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge

Australian coach Tom Sermanni will have a full complement of players available after the return of captain Cheryl Salisbury for today's Third Place match against Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Player Reactions to loss against Iraq
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Player Reactions to loss against Iraq

Captain Harry Kewell, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and debutant Chris Coyne all give us some post-match reaction to the 1-0 loss against Iraq.

No blame on Schwarzer for loss: Verbeek
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No blame on Schwarzer for loss: Verbeek

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has refused to put the blame on goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer for Australia’s 1-0 loss to Iraq overnight in Dubai (UAE).

Socceroos defeated by Iraq
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Socceroos defeated by Iraq

The Socceroos qualification for the next phase of AFC World Cup qualifiers will have to wait another week at least, after they lost 1-0 against Iraq at the Al Ahli Club (Rashid) Stadium in Dubai (UAE).

Iraq v Socceroos
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Iraq v Socceroos

Live Match Updates of Iraq v Socceroos.

Verbeek serve for players
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Verbeek serve for players

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek reminded his players in no uncertain terms of what is required for the match against Iraq, by blasting his players at the teams final training session at their Jebel Ali base before Saturday’s game.

Special Feature: Combatting Dubai heat
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Special Feature: Combatting Dubai heat

We take a look at what has gone into the preparations to minimise the effects of the Dubai heat.

Kewell up for lone striker's role
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Kewell up for lone striker's role

Socceroos captain Harry Kewell is looking forward to the challenge of possibly playing a lone striker’s role on Saturday against Iraq in Dubai, if that’s what is required.

North a perfect indigenous role model
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North a perfect indigenous role model

Qantas Socceroo talks about his desire to see more indigenous kids playing football.

Coyne's dream very real
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Coyne's dream very real

Chris Coyne may see his international dream come to life on Saturday

Matildas in play off for top three in Asia
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Matildas in play off for top three in Asia

Australia will be aiming for a top three finish at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 semi final defeat against Asia's top ranked nation DPR (North) Korea tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Verbeek hints at Coyne selection shock
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Verbeek hints at Coyne selection shock

Socceroos Pim Verbeek has thrown out the first possible selection shock for this Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Dubai (UAE), with Chris Coyne a chance to make his international debut.

Australian players focused on winning
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Australian players focused on winning

Exclusive: Mark Bresciano says the Australian players remain focused on winning Saturday’s return clash against Iraq in Dubai, even though they odds are against them for this clash.