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Australia 2 v Bahrain 0

Australia has proven too good for Bahrain with a 2-0 win at ANZ Stadium. Mile Sterjovski and David Carney scored second half goals to keep Australia at the top of the Group A table.

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Beach Soccer squad put through paces in Sydney

The preliminary squad for the Australian Men’s Beach Football team gathered together for the first time over the June long weekend, with coach Airton Andrioli pleasantly surprised with what he saw.

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Kennedy and Garcia will not be risked against Bahrain

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek will not risk striker Josh Kennedy and midfielder Richard Garcia for Wednesday night’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Bahrain at ANZ Stadium , after the pair pulled up sore after the long flight from Bahrain.

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Keep it clean – Schwarzer vows to maintain defensive steel

Few nations involved in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying process can boast a defensive record on par with that of the Qantas Socceroos, who have goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer to thank for much of their backline resolve.

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FFA Chairman thrilled by Qantas Socceroos qualification

Football Federation Australia Chairman Mr Frank Lowy AC is absolutely thrilled and delighted by the Qantas Socceroos qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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Unfazed Macala targets World Cup berth

Bahrain coach Milan Macala may well be on the cusp of what would be his greatest coaching feat, but the vastly travelled Czech remains typically unflustered ahead of Wednesday’s campaign-defining tie against the Qantas Socceroos at Stadium Australia.

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Inspired Neill credits team spirit

Qantas Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has spoken of his pride at leading his nation to a second FIFA World Cup appearance at a packed media conference in Sydney this afternoon.

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Verbeek hails professionalism of players and staff

Qantas Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has once again hailed the professionalism of his players and staff in qualifying for its second successive FIFA World Cup finals appearance.

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Macala pays respect to World Cup bound ‘roos

Bahrain coach Milan Macala has heaped praised on the Qantas Socceroos and offered congratulations to Pim Verbeek and his World Cup bound charges ahead of Wednesday’s qualifier at Stadium Australia.

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Players in the mood to party with fans

The Qantas Socceroos have completed their graduation into world football's elite. Now bring on the after-party.

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Qantas Socceroos planning to create more history

The Qantas Socceroos have ushered in a new era for Australian football by securing successive World Cup finals berths for the first time - and already they're planning to create more history in South Africa.

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Verbeek shows he was the right man for the job

Pim Verbeek was hardly the household name many were expecting when the Qantas Socceroos announced their new coach 18 months ago.

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What they said about qualifying for South Africa

Here are the thoughts of just some of those involved in Australia's successful qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa.

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It's a swag of 'firsts'

The Qantas Soceroos are celebrating a swag of "firsts" with repercussions far beyond South Africa.

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Neill proud of achievement

Qantas Socceroo captain Lucas Neill is proud to achieved another piece of Australian football history, after qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa.