Neill reaches pinnacle of expectations
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Neill reaches pinnacle of expectations

The last year has been one to remember for the lad from the northern beaches of Sydney, but tonight at Aussie Stadium, Qantas Socceroo defender Lucas Neill will achieve one of his ultimate dreams.

Neill urges come early as more tickets go on sale
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Neill urges come early as more tickets go on sale

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has urged fans to arrive early for Australia’s AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain tomorrow at Aussie Stadium. Meanwhile the FFA announced late today, a limited number of tickets have been secured for sale to the 2007 Asian Cup qualifying match.

Arnold expects professional performance
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Arnold expects professional performance

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is disappointed but isn’t too concerned about Bahrain supposedly bringing it’s Olympic team to play against Australia on Wednesday night at Aussie Stadium and expects a very professional performance from his side.

Socceroos thrilled by raucous reception
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Socceroos thrilled by raucous reception

The Socceroos received a raucous welcome home today from around 6,000 Sydney football fans, at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, the final public appearance before Wednesday nights Asian Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

Socceroos at Tumbalong Park
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Socceroos at Tumbalong Park

The Socceroos have urged fans to get out to Sydney's Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour today so they can thank the Australian public for the fantastic support the team has received over the past 12 months.

Australia draw with Paraguay
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Australia draw with Paraguay

Australia has drawn 1-1 with Paraguay in its international friendly match at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium tonight.

Arnold to fine-tune for Bahrain against Paraguay
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Arnold to fine-tune for Bahrain against Paraguay

Despite the match against Paraguay, being a farewell and celebration for four players in recognition of their long and successful international careers, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold will still use the match to fine-tune for the Bahrain match, which ultimately has much more signi

Neill becomes 50th player to captain Australia
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Neill becomes 50th player to captain Australia

Qantas Socceroo defender Lucas Neill was today announced as the 50th captain of the Australian national team, for the upcoming matches against Paraguay and Bahrain.

The Socceroo - get your issue at the game
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The Socceroo - get your issue at the game

If you're heading along to cheer on the returning Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium and Aussie Stadium don't forget to pick up a copy of the official souvenir match day programme - The Socceroo.

Moore suspended following non-arrival in Brisbane
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Moore suspended following non-arrival in Brisbane

Craig Moore has been suspended from the Socceroos squad for the match against Paraguay this coming weekend. Moore had not reported for training when the squad assembled in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Kalac and Popovic confirm retirement plans
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Kalac and Popovic confirm retirement plans

The list of Socceroos international retirements that will occur after Saturday’s night friendly against Paraguay at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium has risen to four.

Mark Schwarzer's World Cup Destiny
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Mark Schwarzer's World Cup Destiny

Mark Schwarzer will be forever etched in Australian sporting folklore, when his second penalty save at Sydney’s Telstra Stadium on a balmy Wednesday night in November 2005, virtually guaranteed Australia’s passage through to its first World Cup finals appearance in 32 years.

McDonald on the double for Motherwell
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McDonald on the double for Motherwell

Qantas Socceroo striker Scott McDonald continued his recent good form with a brace of goals, as Motherwell trounced Kilmarnock 5-0 in the Scottish Premier League.

Aussie success in the UEFA Cup
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Aussie success in the UEFA Cup

Seven clubs featuring Australian players have advanced to the next round of the UEFA Cup, after the second legs of the first round were completed overnight.

Paraguay to be swansong for several players
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Paraguay to be swansong for several players

The Socceroos Powerade Cup match against Paraguay on Saturday October 7 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, will mark the end of an era, with possibly up to five players set to call a day on their international careers for Australia.