Effortless transition for cool Carney
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Effortless transition for cool Carney

VIETNAM: Surprise Qantas Socceroo starter David Carney pulled through the ‘biggest game of his life’ with flying colours on Monday and was indeed integral in securing Australia’s passage through to the quarter finals.

Milligan benefits from Asian experience
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Milligan benefits from Asian experience

BANGKOK: Home grown Qantas Socceroo Mark Milligan made an outstanding case for a permanent Asian Cup starting berth against Thailand on Monday, and has attributed his exceptional adaptation to the Socceroo back line to his vast Asian experience.

Beauchamp impresses under pressure
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Beauchamp impresses under pressure

One of the revelations of the Socceroos’ inspiring form reversal against Thailand last night was Michael Beauchamp, whose reputation as one of Australia’s prime defensive options gathered further momentum following a stoic display – highlighted by his first international goal.

Australia through to quarters after Thai win
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Australia through to quarters after Thai win

Australia has qualified for the quarter finals of the AFC Asian Cup after a nervy, but in the end convincing 4-0 win over a gallant Thailand in Bangkok. Captain Mark Viduka scored twice, with one apiece from Michael Beauchamp and Harry Kewell.

Matildas continue World Cup preparations
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Matildas continue World Cup preparations

The Matildas will continue their preparation for September’s FIFA Women’s World Cup with a six-day camp in Coffs Harbour this week highlighted by two practice matches against New Zealand.

Schwarzer ready for Thailand test
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Schwarzer ready for Thailand test

BANGKOK: Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is bracing himself for a torrid test from Asian Cup co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium tomorrow, as Australia prepares to roll the dice for the last time in their bid for progression to the knock-out stages.

Wilkshire primed for telling display
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Wilkshire primed for telling display

BANGKOK: One of the less profiled members of the Socceroos’ Asian Cup charge is midfielder turned defender Luke Wilkshire, whose contribution at left back and, in particular, from set pieces, could very well decide Australia’s fate against Thailand on Monday.

Kewell has sights set on quarters
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Kewell has sights set on quarters

Australian attacking lynchpin Harry Kewell has underlined the Socceroos’ determination to succeed at their first ever Asian Cup, despite unconvincing first-up displays against Oman and Iraq.

Changes imminent as Socceroos’ hopes go on the line
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Changes imminent as Socceroos’ hopes go on the line

BANGKOK: Australia coach Graham Arnold has hinted at wholesale changes ahead of the Socceroos’ tournament-defining match up against co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala National Stadium next Monday.

Australia's hopes hanging by a thin thread
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Australia's hopes hanging by a thin thread

The Socceroos Asian Cup hopes are hanging by a thin thread, after falling to Iraq 3-1 at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok tonight. Despite the loss, Australia can still qualify for the next round with a win over Thailand on Monday.

Iraq confident ahead of Socceroo challenge
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Iraq confident ahead of Socceroo challenge

Following their fierce introduction into Asia's showpiece quadrennial event against Oman last Sunday, Australia has been warned they can expect no favours when they come up against Iraq tomorrow.

Asian Cup: Iraq Profile
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Asian Cup: Iraq Profile

We profile Australia's next Asian Cup opponent Iraq.

Viduka praises Oman heroes Cahill and Schwarzer
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Viduka praises Oman heroes Cahill and Schwarzer

Socceroos captain Mark Viduka has hailed the efforts of team mates Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer ahead of Friday’s crucial Group A encounter against Iraq at the Rajamangala National Stadium.

Fox Sports kicks a goal with Qantas Socceroos
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Fox Sports kicks a goal with Qantas Socceroos

The Australia v Oman AFC Asian Cup match gave FOX SPORTS a significant win on Sunday night with the game attracting an average audience of 345,000 – one of the highest audiences to watch a sporting event in Subscription TV history.

We will improve: Grella
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We will improve: Grella

Key Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella foresees an improved Australian performance when the green and gold take on Iraq in their second Group A match at the Rajamangala National Stadium on Friday.