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2 hrs ago | The Age

Pressure on Germany not us: Schwarzer

Three-time champions Germany will be under enormous pressure to win their opening game against Australia at next year's World Cup - and that suits the Socceroos, goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer said on Saturday.

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15 hrs ago | The Peninsula

Asia eyes kind draw in South Africa

CAPE TOWN: Asian teams go into the World Cup draw on Friday hoping the dominoes fall in their favour, with plenty to prove in South Africa next year.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Asia Pacific News .Net

Hard slog for Australia in South Africa

Asia Pacific News.Net Wednesday 2nd December, 2009 The Australian government hopes a good showing in South Africa will increase its chances of hosting the World Cup but die-hard soccer fans fear the nation's best chance of lifting the trophy has been and gone.

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Related Topix: FIFA Soccer, Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Everton

Mon Nov 30, 2009

NEWS.com.au

Will Socceroos be put on spot?

Football Heartbreak ... The Socceroos are bundled out by Italy. Gregg Porteous Socceroos to find out World Cup opponents at draw next weekend Australia's dream World Cup run in 2006 ended with a shattering penalty decision against Lucas Neill in the quarter-final clash with eventual champions Italy.

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Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Independent

Ford is staying put at Oldham

Mike Ford has ruled himself out of the running to be Warrington's new coach when the appointment is announced next week.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald

Convicted match-fixer says Australia's clean

Adelaide United Skipper Travis Dodd, who played for Panionios in the match, remains baffled about the result.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

NEWS.com.au

Double signing a Heart starter

League newcomers Melbourne Heart have kicked off their recruitment campaign, signing Adelaide United's Kristian Sarkies and Newcastle Jet's Matt Thompson.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Kewell's goal helps Galatasaray to draw

Harry Kewell's first-half goal was cancelled out and Galatasaray had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Manisaspor in Turkish Super Lig football on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Galatasaray, FIFA Soccer, Blackburn

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Australia team at World Cup 2010

A move into the Asian confederation has eased Australia's path to World CUp 2010 and their team, guided by shrewd coaching, can be a threat to the major powers at the finals in South Africa.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald

Michael Cockerill

White knight New Zealand's Rory Fallon wheels away after scoring the winner against Bahrain.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

NEWS.com.au

Grella on the comeback trail

Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella could make his return for Blackburn Rovers this weekend in a bid to get his injury-riddled season back on course.

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Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Blackburn, FIFA Soccer

World Cup Blog

VID: Australia v. Oman Produces Fireworks. Literal Fireworks.

It is funny how a game that saw Mark Schwarzer put in a performance of a lifetime, and an Australian squad win in the final minutes while sporting a ten man squad for over 70 can be overshadowed by a firecracker.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Peninsula

Iran, Australia dig out Asian Cup wins; Uzbekistan cruise home

SINGAPORE: Uzbekistan cruised home but Iran, Australia and Syria had to scrap as all four moved within touching distance of the 2011 Asian Cup finals with qualifying victories yesterday.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Taipei Times

Australia, Iran and Syria post crucial wins in Asian Cup

Jordan s Basem Fathi, front, and Iran s Masoud Shojaie fight for the ball during their Asian Cup qualifying match in Tehran on Saturday.

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Related Topix: FIFA Soccer, Iran, China

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Football.co.uk

We need help Cahill calls for Evertons injured stars to rescue their season

Scrap: Tim Cahill has had to battle through Everton's disappointing start to the season Midfielder Tim Cahill believes the return of Everton's injured players will help get their season back on track.

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Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Everton, West Ham United

Times of Oman

Australia ready for Oman: Verbeek

Australian coach Pim Verbeek expects an attacking onslaught from Claude Le Roy's boys as he believes the Gulf Cup champions can upset his side to breathe fresh life into their Asian Cup qualification hopes.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

AdelaideNow...

Socceroos: Neill optimistic about World Cup

HAVING closed the chapter on a successful 2009, the Socceroos can look forward to 2010 and their second successive World Cup with some optimism according to captain Lucas Neill.

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Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Sydney Morning Herald

Socceroos win despite send-off.

Goalscoring hero Brett Emerton tangles with Oman's forward Qassim Said. Photo: AFP November 15, 2009 - 3:07AM Oman 1 Australia 2 MUSCAT: The 10-man Socceroos have scored a stunning 2-1 Group B qualifier victory over Oman this morning to put them in pole position to make the Asian Cup finals in 2011.

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The Age

Kewell to lead attack

The Socceroos during a training session in Muscat this week ahead of their clash with Oman.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Cahill in sight of scoring record

Goal sneak... Tim Cahill. Socceroo linchpin Tim Cahill is eyeing Australia's all-time goal-scoring record and hopes to move closer to the milestone in the Asian Cup qualifier against Oman on Sunday .

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