Qantas Matildas Defeated in Shanghai
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Qantas Matildas Defeated in Shanghai

The Qantas Matildas have completed their two match tour against China with a 2-0 loss in hot & humid conditions in Shanghai (China) tonight.

We want to beat Croatia, not draw
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We want to beat Croatia, not draw

The Socceroos will go into Thursday’s crunch match against Croatia looking to win the game, rather than holding on for a draw, which would also safely see them through in the second phase of the competition.

We have nothing to fear from Croatia - Aloisi
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We have nothing to fear from Croatia - Aloisi

Striker John Aloisi believes the Socceroos have nothing to fear from Croatia, after turning in a good, but ultimately unsuccessful performance reigning world champions Brazil.

Hiddink proud of team
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Hiddink proud of team

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink had nothing but praise for the effort of his players against Brazil and believes that morale is high going into crunch final group game against Croatia.

Socceroos down but not out
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Socceroos down but not out

Beaten, but not disgraced was the best way to describe Australia’s 2-0 loss to Brazil that sets up a mouth-watering clash with Croatia in their final group match, to see which team is to make the second phase of the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany.

Hiddink to play best team
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Hiddink to play best team

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink all but poured cold water on the idea of saving those players on a yellow card for the Croatia game and they will be included for selection in the match against Brazil tomorrow at Munich’s World Cup Stadium.

Socceroos v Brazil Preview
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Socceroos v Brazil Preview

Some might call the Brazil v Australia as the princes versus the paupers, but if confidence is anything to go by than the Brazilians had better watch out for the paupers from down under.

Socceroos most exciting
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Socceroos most exciting

Football fans from around the world are voting Australia’s dramatic 3-1 win over Japan, as the most exciting match of the World Cup first round.

Skoko presses for starting position
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Skoko presses for starting position

If Guus Hiddink is to make changes to his squad for Sunday’s Brazil match, one player that is certain to come under consideration for a starting spot will be experienced midfielder Josip Skoko.

Emerton feeling confident
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Emerton feeling confident

Qantas Socceroo ‘Mr Versatility’ Brett Emerton is confident that his team can match Brazil in Sunday’s all-important Group F match being played in Munich’s Allianz Arena and remain top of the group.

Qantas Matildas Go Down to China in Shanghai
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Qantas Matildas Go Down to China in Shanghai

The Qantas Matildas have begun their two match tour against China with a narrow 2-1 loss in Shanghai (China) on Friday night.

Neill wary of a scorned Brazil
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Neill wary of a scorned Brazil

Qantas Socceroo defender Lucas Neill is wary of the backlash Brazil has received in the wake of Tuesday's clash with Croatia despite winning the match 1-0.

Australia to pressure Brazilians
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Australia to pressure Brazilians

Australia will adopt similar tactics to the ones it employed against The Netherlands when the Socceroos take on Brazil in the second game of the World Cup Finals according to lively midfielder Jason Culina.

Let's not get carried away
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Let's not get carried away

Socceroos assistant coach Graham Arnold has warned Australian football fans not to get too carried away with the win over Japan and predicts an emerging group of Aussie players will lead the team into the Asian Confederation.

Meet 'The Crazy German' Andre Kruger
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Meet 'The Crazy German' Andre Kruger

There are many Australian football fans that have travelled to Germany that would argue they are the biggest supporter of the Socceroos. But they would be hard pressed to be bigger than Andre Kruger.