Lessons Learned In First Hitout Of 2005
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Lessons Learned In First Hitout Of 2005

2005 got off to a good start for the Socceroos after they held on for a 1-1 draw with South Africa early this morning Australian time, with coach Frank Farina acknowledging several lessons have been learned from the game.

Chipperfield Wonder Strike Earns Draw
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Chipperfield Wonder Strike Earns Draw

A wonder strike from Australian substitute Scott Chipperfield has earned the Socceroos a credible 1-1 draw with South Africa in Durban.

Farina Names Starting Eleven For South Africa Clas
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Farina Names Starting Eleven For South Africa Clas

Qantas Socceroo coach Frank Farina has announced his starting team for tomorrow's match (Australian time) against South Africa in Durban with Dutch-based midfielder Jason Culina set to make his debut.

Australia V South Africa - Statistical Preview
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Australia V South Africa - Statistical Preview

This week’s match between the Socceroos and South Africa marks the 19th meeting between the two countries at senior full-international level.

Farina Coy About Starting Eleven As Cahill Ruled O
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Farina Coy About Starting Eleven As Cahill Ruled O

Socceroos coach Frank Farina will wait till tomorrow before naming his starting eleven for the clash with South Africa, with only eleven of the 19 players having arrived in Durban. Tim Cahill has been ruled out with an ankle injury and has not travelled for the game.

Action Abroad - 08-02-05
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Action Abroad - 08-02-05

For those leagues back in action since Christmas, the action is never ending, especially for those players in the top divisions, as they vie for league points and extensive cup runs. Click here to see how our Aussies Abroad fared over the past week.

Farina Forced To Make Changes To Squad
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Farina Forced To Make Changes To Squad

Qantas Socceroo coach Frank Farina has been forced to make three changes and possibly a fourth, to his squad for next Wednesday’s (Thursday AEST) match against South Africa in Durban.

Indonesia To Play Australia To Support Tsunami Dis
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Indonesia To Play Australia To Support Tsunami Dis

Football Federation Australia today announced that the Socceroos would play Indonesia in Perth on March 29 with proceeds going towards victims of the Asian Tsunami disaster.

Action Abroad - 01-02-05
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Action Abroad - 01-02-05

It was a mixed weekend for our boys playing in the FA Cup, with Qantas Socceroo Tim Cahill the standout performer, as he scored for Everton in a 3-0 win over Sunderland. Click here to see how Tim and the rest of our Aussies Abroad fared over the last week.

Socceroos To Play Iraq In Sydney On Easter
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Socceroos To Play Iraq In Sydney On Easter

The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr today announced that the Socceroos would play Iraq in Sydney – the first time the two countries have met at senior international level for more than 30 years.

Culina Gets First National Team Call Up
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Culina Gets First National Team Call Up

Socceroos coach Frank Farina has drafted Dutch-based striker Jason Culina into the national team for the first time, in what is essentially a full strength squad for the match against South Africa next month.

Action Abroad - 25-01-05
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Action Abroad - 25-01-05

A number of European leagues were back in action last weekend and the highlight occured in Germany with Qantas Socceroo captain Craig Moore making a memorable debut for Borussia Monchengladbach. Click here to see how Craig and many of our overseas stars fared on the past week.

Moore Starts Off With A Bang In Germany
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Moore Starts Off With A Bang In Germany

Qantas Socceroo captain Craig Moore could not have wished for a better start for his new club Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany, by scoring the only goal in its first official match of 2005 against Arminia Bielefeld.

Emerton Surpised But Honoured To Play In Charity M
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Emerton Surpised But Honoured To Play In Charity M

Qantas Socceroo Brett Emerton will probably never play with a bigger collection of football stars, as when he will play with the Ronaldinho XI in the “Football for Hope” Charity match on February 15 in Barcelona.

Schwarzer Pleased With New Deal
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Schwarzer Pleased With New Deal

With 2005 possibly being the biggest year in his footballing life to date, the last thing Qantas Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer needed was off-field distractions.