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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.

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Australia get the point - Full Report

Australia booked a ticket to the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa with a scoreless draw against a determined Qatar at the Al Sadd Club in Doha on Saturday night.

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South Africa here we come

Australia became the second team to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa on Sunday morning (Australian time) when they held Qatar to a 0-0 draw in Doha.

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Qatar v Uzbekistan - Live Match Update

Catch all the Live Action here of Australia's match against Qatar

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Move to Fulham has renewed confidence says Schwarzer

Mark Schwarzer says his move to English Premier League side Fulham has renewed his confidence and resulted in one of the best seasons of his career for both club and country.

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Cahill rejects suggestions he needs to move from Everton

Qantas Socceroos star Tim Cahill has rejected suggestions he needs to actively pursue a move to to a bigger club to fulfil his potential.

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Qantas Socceroos want win not draw

Coach Pim Verbeek says the Qantas Socceroos will go all out for a win despite needing just a point to secure World Cup qualification against Qatar on Sunday morning, Australian time.

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Westfield Young Matildas complete clean sweep

The Westfield Young Matildas have wrapped up their 3-week tour of Europe and Asia with a hard fought 1-0 win over a Thailand Select on Friday in Bangkok.