Paraguay name strong side for Australia clash
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Paraguay name strong side for Australia clash

Paraguay have named a near full strength squad for the upcoming Powerade Cup match against the Socceroos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane early next month. 16 of the 19-man squad were present at the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany, where they bowed out after the first round.

World Cup squad heading home in October
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World Cup squad heading home in October

The Socceroos World Cup squad members are heading back to Australia for the first time since they captured the heart of the nation at Germany 2006, with 21 of the 23 squad members from the World Cup to assemble in Brisbane from early next week.

12-man squad named for Cerebral Palsy team
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12-man squad named for Cerebral Palsy team

The Australian Cerebral Palsy (CP) team has been announced for November’s all-important FESPIC tournament that is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Head Coach Paul Brown has named a 12-man team, with David Barber from Queensland named as captain.

Cahill to Everton's rescue again
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Cahill to Everton's rescue again

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Tim Cahill continues to show no ill-effects from the hectic off-season at the 2006 World Cup Finals in Germany, after scoring his fourth goal of the season in Everton’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United on Sunday.

Keeper wins prestigious 'Deadly' Award
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Keeper wins prestigious 'Deadly' Award

Qantas Matildas and Young Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams last night won the prestigious title of Female Sportsperson of the Year at the 2006 Deadly Awards.

Vidosic seals a win for Qantas Young Socceroos
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Vidosic seals a win for Qantas Young Socceroos

The Qantas Young Socceroos has finished the four-nation tournament undefeated after accounting for hosts Malaysia 1-0. In difficult conditions, Queensland Roar midfielder Dario Vidosic scored the only goal.

Qantas Matildas face tough path to Beijing
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Qantas Matildas face tough path to Beijing

The Qantas Matildas will need to get past Asian women’s heavyweights DPR (North) Korea if they are qualify for the Beijing Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. DPR are the 7th highest ranked Asian nation in the FIFA women’s world rankings.

14 tough matches await Qantas Under 23's
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14 tough matches await Qantas Under 23's

The Qantas Under 23s will have to overcome at least one of perennial regional heavyweights Iran or Saudi Arabia simply to reach the final stage of qualifying for the Beijing Men’s Olympic Football Tournament, following today’s draw in Singapore.

Vietnam no match for Qantas Young Socceroos
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Vietnam no match for Qantas Young Socceroos

The Qantas Young Socceroos have continued on its winning way, after accounting for Vietnam 4-0 in Kuantan, Malaysia on Friday night. It was there second win after beating Thailand on Wednesday night, in the four-nation tournament.

Qantas Young Socceroos too strong for Thailand
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Qantas Young Socceroos too strong for Thailand

The Qantas Young Socceroos kicked off their four-nation tournament in Malaysia, with a solid 3-0 win over Thailand on Wednesday night. The tournament continues their build up towards the AFC Youth Championships next month in India.

Viduka shelves retirement plans
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Viduka shelves retirement plans

Qantas Socceroo striker and World Cup captain Mark Viduka has reportedly shelved plans to retire from international football after talking with caretaker coach Graham Arnold.

Sight restricted seats released for Paraguay
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Sight restricted seats released for Paraguay

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that a limited number of sight restricted tickets are now on sale for the Powerade Cup match at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium between the Socceroos and Paraguay on Saturday 7 October.

Bresciano gets off to good start at Palermo
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Bresciano gets off to good start at Palermo

Qantas Socceroo Marco Bresciano began life at his new club US Palermo in the best possible fashion, scoring their opening goal in a 4-3 win at home against Reggina. That followed on from Tim Cahill’s history making effort for Everton in their 3-0 win over arch rival Liverpool.

Australia beaten by Kuwait - Full Report
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Australia beaten by Kuwait - Full Report

Two second half goals in quick succession, has secured a 2-0 for Kuwait over Australia in their AFC Asian Cup qualifier played in Kuwait City. The win now moves Kuwait to within two points of Australia in the group table.

Qantas Young Socceroos continue preparations
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Qantas Young Socceroos continue preparations

Five Hyundai A-League players feature in an 18-player Qantas Young Socceroo squad that will compete next week in the SEA (Southeast Asian) U/20 Football Tournament being held in Malaysia. They will meet Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia in Kuantan.