Socceroos News

Mullen to start

Young Adelaide United defender Daniel Mullen is the surprise inclusion in the Socceroos starting XI for the Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait in Canberra.

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Kuwait set to surprise

Unpredictability could be Kuwait's greatest threat in Thursday's Asian Cup qualifier against Australia in Canberra, with Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek admitting that the appointment of new coach Goran Tufedgic makes it a tough opponent to judge.

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Moore: We're ready to go

Socceroos skipper Craig Moore is confident his team has attitude and the aptitude to get all three points in Thursday's match against Kuwait in Canberra and spark up Australia's 2011 Asian Cup qualification campaign.

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Simon right for Kuwait

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has dismissed any concerns over the fitness of striker Matt Simon ahead of Thursday's 2011 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait, but the Dutchman won't make up his mind on his final eleven until after the final training session on Wednesday.

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Kuwait gunning for three points

Kuwait coach Goran Tufedgic may believe a draw will be a good result against the Socceroos in Canberra on Thursday, but will encourage his team to go for all three points given his team's position in the qualifying group.

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We will rise to the challenge says Zullo

Queensland Roar’s exciting winger Michael Zullo believes this squad of players will rise to the challenge against Kuwait on Thursday night and prove the standard of the Hyundai A-League is strong.

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Thompson keen to keep improving at international level

Newcastle Jets utility Matt Thompson is keen for an improved performance all round, if he earns another call up to the national team for the Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on Thursday night.

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Topor-Stanley hopeful of home-town match

He didn’t know it at the time of his media appearance on Monday afternoon, but Nikolai Topor-Stanley’s chances of playing for the national team in his home city of Canberra, had just greatly improved.

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Socceroos to play Republic of Ireland

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed reports from Ireland that the Socceroos will play an international friendly against the Republic of Ireland in August.

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Three points are a must says Moore

Socceroos captain for the match against Kuwait - Craig Moore - believes three points is a must for his team in Thursday night’s Asian Cup qualifier in Canberra.

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FFA makes major structural changes around World Cup bid

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today made a number of significant announcements concerning its Bid Team as it seeks to win the right to host the FIFA World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.

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Youngsters can start insists Verbeek

Youngsters Daniel Mullen and Mitch Nichols will have just as much chance of starting for the Socceroos against Kuwait, as their more experienced counterparts insists coach Pim Verbeek.

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12 Grand Finalists make Socceroos squad

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected a squad of 24 players for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier match, presented by FOXTEL, against Kuwait in Canberra on Thursday 5 March (kick-off 8.00pm AEDT).

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Australia and Japan to renew rivalry

The Australia and Japan rivalry will be renewed once again this year, following the draws for the AFC U-19 & U16 Championship 2010 Qualifying competitions over the weekend.

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Trio get amongst the goals

Socceroos trio of Mile Jedinak, Scott McDonald and Scott Chipperfield were all on the mark for their respective teams over the weekend, with Jedinak and Chipperfield’s goals securing vital wins.