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Schwarzer to play against Italy

Qantas Socceroo coach Guus Hiddink went against the normal today, by naming Mark Schwarzer as a definite starter against Italy in Monday’s Round of 16 game in Kaiserslautern. There is also doubts about the fitness of Harry Kewell for this game.

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Aussies not worried about penalty shootout

The dreaded penalty shootout has been known to make and break players, just ask Mark Schwarzer and John Aloisi, who will forever be remembered for their part in the shootout that got Australia through to the 2006 World Cup™ finals at the expense of Uruguay.

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Stamina and fitness will be a key

Australia’s players believe that stamina and fitness levels will play a crucial role in the knockout stages of the competition and that the hard work early in their preparation could be crucial.

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Second round ticket details

Australian football fans wishing to attend the Socceroos second round match in Kaiserslautern on June 26 are advised ticket vouchers can be purchased from 10.00am from the Reithalle Room at the Maritim Hotel in Stuttgart on Saturday, June 24.

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Socceroos have nothing to fear from Italy

The Socceroos make history when they take on Italy in the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and according to defender Lucas Neill, Australia has a good chance of causing an upset.

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Emerton rues missed opportunity

Socceroos midfielder Brett Emerton indicated he is gutted to be suspended for Australia's second round sudden-death World Cup match against Italy on Monday night but says he will be there to cheer the team on.

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A great night for the Socceroos - Player Quotes

The Socceroos created history when they qualified for the second round of the World Cup for the first time courtesy of a gutsy 2-all draw with Croatia. Here's what some of the Australian players had to say after the match.

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Kewell's highlight

Socceroos man-of-the-moment Harry Kewell has described his game-saving goal against Croatia in the final match of World Cup Group F first round as the finest of his glittering career.

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Draw sees Australia through to second round

Australia is through to the second round of the 2006 World Cup finals after drawing 2-2 with Croatia is an amazing match at the Gottlieb- Daimler Stadium in Stuttgart

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Second round ticketing information

Following the Socceroos qualifying to play in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, Football Federation Australia has obtained a small additional number of Ticket Vouchers for any match involving the Socceroos.

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Croatia Preview

When the draw for the 2006 World Cup Germany was made last December, there probably wasn’t a fixture that had more riding on it in the first round of matches than the Australia v Croatia clash in Stuttgart.

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Croatia game like a Cup Final says Moore

Socceroos key defender Craig Moore has likened Friday morning's match against Croatia to the equivalent of a Cup Final and the team will therefore need to keep on improving if they are to progress to the second round of the FIFA World Cup in Germany.

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Socceroos aiming to win: Hiddink

Socceroos head coach Guus Hiddink indicated that his team will be focused on playing good attacking football against Croatia and won't let any emotional aspects, such as, past friendships and heritage, creep into the match.

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Aussies Look to Defend Title in Germany

The reigning Hyundai Five-a-side World Football Champions are set to defend their World Cup curtain-raiser title in Germany later this month, following their final training session this week.

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Cards not a factor says Moore

Veteran defender Craig Moore has said the Socceroos will continue to play their usual game against Croatia despite a number of players being on yellow cards going into the match.