Solomons Through To Next Stage
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Solomons Through To Next Stage

The Solomon Islands has confirmed its place in Stage 2 of the Oceania Nations Cup/World Cup qualifying later this month, after a solid 2-0 win over New Caledonia.

Emerton Happy To Be Home Again
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Emerton Happy To Be Home Again

When Frank Farina’s 20 man Socceroo squad assemble in Sydney this week, Australia’s soccer punditry will be thrilled to learn that Brett Emerton is one of them.

Palace Takes Slender Lead Into Second Leg
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Palace Takes Slender Lead Into Second Leg

A late goal from Crystal Palace’s very inform striker Andrew Johnson has secured his team a first leg edge in its Nationwide First Division play-off semi final against Sunderland.

Turkey At Full Strength For Socceroo Matches
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Turkey At Full Strength For Socceroo Matches

Turkey today announced their squad to take on the Socceroos in Sydney and Melbourne this month and showed they will be tough opposition by confirming superstars such as Hakan ªükür and Rüºtü Reçber will be part of the team.

South Africa To Host 2010 World Up
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South Africa To Host 2010 World Up

South Africa will host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the first in the history of world football’s governing body to be held in Africa. With 14 votes, South Africa were declared as winners after the first round of voting. Morocco received 10 votes, while Egypt did not tally any.

Fiji Survive Tough Challenge By Png
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Fiji Survive Tough Challenge By Png

Vanuatu ran away with a convincing 9-1 win over American Samoa while Fiji survived a fierce challenge from the improving Papua New Guinea to win their first up match 4-2 in round 2 action of the Stage 1 (Group 2) Oceania Nations Cup/World Cup preliminaries in Apia, Samoa today.

Solomons March On With Another Big Win
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Solomons March On With Another Big Win

Host nation Solomon Islands made it two from two with a big win over the Cook Islands, while Tahiti and New Caledonia could not be separated in the second round of the OFC Nations Cup/FIFA World Cup Stage 1-Group 1 preliminaries in Honiara.

Farina Names Squad For Two-match Against Turkey
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Farina Names Squad For Two-match Against Turkey

Socceroos coach Frank Farina today named the Australian team to play Turkey, including four players from the recently completed NSL season, and said it was a major opportunity for players to secure a more regular place in the national team.

Png Almost Upsets Vanuatu In Stage 1 Preliminaries
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Png Almost Upsets Vanuatu In Stage 1 Preliminaries

OFC Release: Papua New Guinea was within a whisker of causing the first upset of the Oceania World Cup/Nations Cup Stage 1 preliminaries, while Samoa easily defeated American Samoa in the other match of Group 2.

Viduka Ruled Out For Upcoming Socceroo Matches
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Viduka Ruled Out For Upcoming Socceroo Matches

Socceroo striker Mark Viduka was today ruled out of the upcoming matches against Turkey and the OFC Nations Cup.

Solomons And Tahiti Kick Off With Wins
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Solomons And Tahiti Kick Off With Wins

Hosts the Solomon Islands and Tahiti have secured opening round wins in Group 1 action yesterday of the Stage 1 OFC Nations Cup/World Cup preliminaries being played at Honiara.

Schwarzer Can't Wait To Play At Home Again
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Schwarzer Can't Wait To Play At Home Again

Mark Schwarzer sounded like any keen kid that by Monday counts down the days till his next game of soccer on the weekend.

Aa Wrap - Aussies At Heart Of Play-off And Releagt
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Aa Wrap - Aussies At Heart Of Play-off And Releagt

Crystal Palace, with Socceroo Tony Popovic at the heart of its defence, has snuck into the English Division One play-offs despite losing its final match on the weekend.

Farina Hopeful Viduka Will Play For Socceroos
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Farina Hopeful Viduka Will Play For Socceroos

National Coach Frank Farina is hopeful star striker Mark Viduka will play for the Socceroos against Turkey this month despite being ruled out of the final two club matches for Leeds United in the English Premier League.

Petkovic Wins Battle Of Aussies In Turkey
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Petkovic Wins Battle Of Aussies In Turkey

Trabzonspor, with former South Melbourne goalkeeper Michael Petkovic in between the posts, has secured the first of what would be a marvellous double, after winning the Turkish Cup with a 4-0 whitewash of Genclerbirligi, home of Socceroo Josip Skoko.