Kewell's highlight
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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.

Draw sees Australia through to second round
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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

Second round ticketing information
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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.

Croatia Preview
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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.

Croatia game like a Cup Final says Moore
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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.

Socceroos aiming to win: Hiddink
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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.

Aussies Look to Defend Title in Germany
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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.

Cards not a factor says Moore
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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.

Team not affected by Kewell hearing
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Team not affected by Kewell hearing

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink doesn’t believe the disciplinary hearing involving Harry Kewell has affected the team ahead of Thursday’s crucial game against Croatia in Stuttgart.

World Cup second round ticket information
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World Cup second round ticket information

Football Federation Australia is pleased to advise that a limited supply of second round Ticket Vouchers will be available to Socceroos fans, should the team qualify, following the final group match with Croatia in Stuttgart on June 22.

Kalac and Skoko keen to play
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Kalac and Skoko keen to play

Goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac believes Croatia’s failure to score in its opening two games against Brazil and Japan could play on their players minds going into the match against Australia on Thursday night.

Viduka to put friendships aside
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Viduka to put friendships aside

Qantas Socceroo captain Mark Viduka will need to overcome personal friendships with several players from Croatia, when the two teams meet in Thursday’s do or die World Cup group match in Stuttgart, Germany.

Kewell was fortunate: O'Neill
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Kewell was fortunate: O'Neill

Football Federation Australia CEO Mr John O’Neill believes that Qantas Socceroo striker Harry Kewell was rather fortunate to escape punishment, following his clash with Markus Merk after the full-time whistle against Brazil last Sunday.

FIFA clears Harry Kewell
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FIFA clears Harry Kewell

Harry Kewell has been cleared by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee to play for the Socceroos in the World Cup group match against Croatia in Stuttgart on June 22.

Aussies still recovering
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Aussies still recovering

Around 4-5,000 mostly Australian supporters watched the Socceroos go through their paces in Oehringen today with the majority now heading the hours drive to Stuttgart, to prepare for Thursday’s crunch match against Croatia.