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Special Feature: Combatting Dubai heat

We take a look at what has gone into the preparations to minimise the effects of the Dubai heat.

Kewell up for lone striker's role

Socceroos captain Harry Kewell is looking forward to the challenge of possibly playing a lone striker’s role on Saturday against Iraq in Dubai, if that’s what is required.

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North a perfect indigenous role model

Qantas Socceroo talks about his desire to see more indigenous kids playing football.

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Coyne's dream very real

Chris Coyne may see his international dream come to life on Saturday

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Matildas in play off for top three in Asia

Australia will be aiming for a top three finish at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 semi final defeat against Asia's top ranked nation DPR (North) Korea tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Verbeek hints at Coyne selection shock

Socceroos Pim Verbeek has thrown out the first possible selection shock for this Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Iraq in Dubai (UAE), with Chris Coyne a chance to make his international debut.

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Australian players focused on winning

Exclusive: Mark Bresciano says the Australian players remain focused on winning Saturday’s return clash against Iraq in Dubai, even though they odds are against them for this clash.

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Carney climbs the learning curve

Playing for the Socceroos has provided David Carney with a steep learning curve in his football career, but a steep curve he is willing to keep climbing to make him a better footballer.

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Kennedy hopes cameo will be a memorable one

Giant striker Josh Kennedy may only have a short role to play in these World Cup qualifiers, but he is hoping to make it a memorable one, if he gets on the park against Iraq on Saturday in Dubai (UAE).

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Qantas sharing the Spirit

Socceroos clinic inspires next generation of football stars

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Thompson desperate to be involved in matches

The Socceroos attacking options have received a massive boost ahead of the double-header in the Middle East against Iraq and Qatar, with injured pair Josh Kennedy and Archie Thompson coming into camp.

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Qatar and China in 0-0 stalemate

China and Qatar have played out a 0-0 draw, which has extended Australia’s lead at the top of the Group A table to three points, with three rounds remaining of the third phase of AFC World Cup qualifying.

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Matildas reach Asian Cup semis despite Japan loss

Australia have narrowly claimed a semi final berth at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup on goal difference ahead of South Korea, after a 3-1 loss to Japan tonight in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Mark Schwarzer comes good again

Not for the first time in these World Cup qualifiers, Mark Schwarzer has played a major part in the Socceroos getting the a good result.

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Garriock quietly confident ahead of group decider

Key Matildas midfielder Heather Garriock says the Australian team is "quietly confident" of progressing to the semi finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup going into the final group match against Japan in Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow night.