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Qantas Matildas Squad to Tour China Announced

Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has announced a 20-strong squad to China later this month. The squad will depart on Monday for an 8-day tour that will incorporate two international matches against China.

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Aussies Arrive in Germany

The Socceroos have arrived in Germany today to a warm reception at their plush hotel base in Friedrichsruhe and then got straight down to business, with a light run at their training base in nearby Oehringen.

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Schwarzer stars in gallant Aussie draw with Dutch

Mark Schwarzer went a long way to securing the No.1 goalkeeper’s jersey for Australia’s first game of the World Cup Finals against Japan, with a commanding performance in the 1-1 draw with The Netherlands at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam.

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The Netherlands v Australia - Live Match Update

Australia has produced a terrific battling display to draw 1-1 with The Netherlands aat the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, after being reduced to ten-men following Luke Wilkshire's send off in the 60th minute.

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Wilkshire set for starting berth

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is set to unveil his latest surprise selection by including Bristol City midfielder Luke Wilkshire in the starting eleven against The Netherlands on Sunday.

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Alan Vest in charge at Perth Glory FC

Football Federation Australia today announced that Alan Vest has been appointed as Acting-Head-Coach of Perth Glory, whilst Mich d’Avray will continue in his role as Director of Football with player recruitment his top priority.

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Kewell returns in win over amateur side

Harry Kewell made a successful return to the playing field, playing 87 minutes of the Socceroos practice match against amateur side V.V. Kloetingen, based in the Zeeland district in southern Holland on Friday evening.

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Hiddink trains Socceroos hard

Hiddink has been working hard with the players on the technical aspects of their game in the past few days, varying the training match situations based on different formation they might face on Sunday and against Japan in 12 days time.

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Kewell trains with team

The Socceroos received a boost on Friday, after injured midfielder Harry Kewell trained as part of the team in training matches for the first time since arriving in Holland.

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Hiddink to limit changes

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is unlikely to make too many changes to his starting XI, when they take on The Netherlands in their crucial World Cup preparation match on Sunday.

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Things on track says Arnold

Socceroos assistant coach Graham Arnold has said concerns over injured players Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill are easing with both progressing well and increasing their training.

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Victorian Futsal team to represent Australia

The Victorian Men's Futsal team will represent Australia at the 2006 Hyundai Football World Championship Finals in Germany on June 30 after winning last week's Hyundai Futsal Championship qualifying tournament in Melbourne.

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Beauchamp keen to make an impact

Michael Beauchamp is one of the least known players within the 23-man Socceroos squad bound for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, but he has had no problems gelling with the big named stars since coming into the camp last Sunday.

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Qantas Matildas sweep series

The Qantas Matildas have secured a series sweep over Mexico courtesy of a 4-0 win at the Port Melbourne Soccer Club in Melbourne on Tuesday.

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Ted Baker suiting and booting the ‘Roos

Ted Baker will be suiting and booting the ‘Roos for their first appearance in a World Cup for over 30 years. Not content with the norm, i.e. dressing England’s pampered superstars, Ted continues to be different and has chosen to align himself with his newest friends down under.