Carney climbs the learning curve
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Carney climbs the learning curve

Playing for the Socceroos has provided David Carney with a steep learning curve in his football career, but a steep curve he is willing to keep climbing to make him a better footballer.

Kennedy hopes cameo will be a memorable one
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Kennedy hopes cameo will be a memorable one

Giant striker Josh Kennedy may only have a short role to play in these World Cup qualifiers, but he is hoping to make it a memorable one, if he gets on the park against Iraq on Saturday in Dubai (UAE).

Qantas sharing the Spirit
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Qantas sharing the Spirit

Socceroos clinic inspires next generation of football stars

Thompson desperate to be involved in matches
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Thompson desperate to be involved in matches

The Socceroos attacking options have received a massive boost ahead of the double-header in the Middle East against Iraq and Qatar, with injured pair Josh Kennedy and Archie Thompson coming into camp.

Qatar and China in 0-0 stalemate
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Qatar and China in 0-0 stalemate

China and Qatar have played out a 0-0 draw, which has extended Australia’s lead at the top of the Group A table to three points, with three rounds remaining of the third phase of AFC World Cup qualifying.

Matildas reach Asian Cup semis despite Japan loss
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Matildas reach Asian Cup semis despite Japan loss

Australia have narrowly claimed a semi final berth at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup on goal difference ahead of South Korea, after a 3-1 loss to Japan tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Mark Schwarzer comes good again
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Mark Schwarzer comes good again

Not for the first time in these World Cup qualifiers, Mark Schwarzer has played a major part in the Socceroos getting the a good result.

Garriock quietly confident ahead of group decider
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Garriock quietly confident ahead of group decider

Key Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock says the Australian team is "quietly confident" of progressing to the semi finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup going into the final group match against Japan in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow night.

Verbeek names Middle East squad
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Verbeek names Middle East squad

The Socceroos will take a squad of 26 players to the Middle East where Australia's 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will continue with matches against Iraq and Qatar.

Verbeek looking to fix organisation ahead of next week
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Verbeek looking to fix organisation ahead of next week

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek admitted his team rode its luck in yesterday’s match against Iraq and will be looking to fix the teams organisation in the coming week for the return clash in Dubai next Saturday.

Kewell repays fans cheers
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Kewell repays fans cheers

The crowd said it (or roared more like it) all before the game, when the names were read out of the teams and to no surprise it was the Socceroos captain Harry Kewell that got the biggest cheer.

Captain Kewell heads Australia home
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Captain Kewell heads Australia home

Australia is just one win away from a likely place in the next phase of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after defeating Iraq 1-0 defeating Iraq 1-0 at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.

Socceroos v Iraq: Live Match Update
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Socceroos v Iraq: Live Match Update

Australia 1 - Iraq 0

Video Feature: Brett Emerton
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Video Feature: Brett Emerton

Watch this exclusive interview with Brett Emerton

Matildas make it win number two
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Matildas make it win number two

The Matildas have virtually quaranteed their place in the semi finals of the Asian Women's Cup, after recording a solid 2-0 win over Korea Republic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.