Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys)
Australia 1 - Denmark 1

28/06/2011: Australia's Joeys have progressed to the second stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. After their first clash was washed out they backd up to play Denmark and after going down in the first half grabbed a very late equaliser for a 1-1 draw. As best third placed team the Joeys will play their fellow Asian qualifier Uzebeskistan on Wednesday night. [ FIFA more ...]

Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys)
Australia 0 - Brasil 1

24/06/2011: Brazil have secured their ticket to the last 16 with a narrow but dominating 1-0 victory over Australia's Joeys. They scored through an Adryan free-kick in the 76th minute, in their Group F encounter at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Australia's last group game is against Denmark. [ FIFA more ...]

International Football: U23 (Olyroos)
Yemen 0 - Australia 4

23/06/2011: The Australian U23 team, the Olyroos, defeated Yemen 4-0 in the second leg of their London 2012 Olympic Games Asian Qualification Preliminary Round 2 held this evening in Newcastle. Goals to Jason Hoffman (3) and Aaron Mooy gave the U23's a 7-0 tally, and they move to the Asian Group stage. [ Report ...]

Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys)
Australia 2 - Cote D'Ivore 1

21/06/2011: The Joeys struggled against an impressive side from Côte d'Ivoire at the Estadio Guadalajara in their opening Group F match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011, but came back in the second half from behind to snatch a 2-1 win. Brasil defeated Denmark 3-0 in the other Group F game. In Group D New Zealand beat Australia's stumbling block in qualifiers Uzbekistan 4-1. [ FIFA more ...]

Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys)
Australia at the U17 World Cup

20/06/2011: The Australian U17 team, the Joeys, play on Tuesday morning (Aus time) against Côte d'Ivoire at the Estadio Guadalajara in their opening Group F match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011. Also in the groups are Brasil and Denmark. Much of the squad are based at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). NZ also play, in Group D. [ FIFA more ...]

International Football: U23 (Olyroos)
Australia 3 - Yemen 0

19/06/2011: The Australian U23 team, the Olyroos, dominated and defeated Yemen 3-0 in the first leg of their London 2012 Olympic Games Asian Qualification Preliminary Round 2 matches held this afternoon at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford in front of 2,597 fans. [ Report ...]

International Football: U23 (Olyroos)
Australia 6 - Singapore 0

14/06/2011: The Australian U23 team, the Olyroos, played a friendly against the visiting Young Lions on a very heavy training pitch at Blacktown Olympic Park behind doors today; and defeated them 6-0. Although often competitive the U23 Singaporeans were fragile in goal and in defence allowing the scoreline to balloon. [ Report and photos ...]

International Football: Women
Matildas off to the World Cup

14/06/2011: Australia's squad for the FIFA Womens World Cup in Germany this month has been farewelled in Sydney prior to their assault on the word title to go with their Asian one. Teenagers Caitlin Foord and Teigen Allen have just received their baggy national 'caps' from the FFA (above) but will not be overawed as part of this dynamic side. Australia's women play in Group D, against top teams Brasil, and Norway, plus the enigmatic Equitorial Guinea from Africa. The Matildas first game is against Brasil on the morning of Thursday 30 June, 1.45am AusEast time. [ FIFA more ...]

South Melbourne FC in
2011 Singapore Cup
12/06/2011

South Melbourne 0 - Albirex Niigata 3

' South Melbourne FC fall in 2011 Singapore Cup' - South Melbourne FC again found the RHB Singapore Cup opponents tough, with Albirex Niigata a shade too special on the night - as they went down 0-3 to their Great-Eastern-YEO’S S.League opponents at Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday night. ..

NSW Super League: Round 7 (deferred)
Spirit FC 1 - Central Coast FC 1

08/06/2011: 'Spirit frozen out by Coast' - It was a very brisk, cold night at Christie Park for this postponed Round 7 Super League match; but the players of both teams gave their all - probably to deter them from freezing on the spot! ... Ray Sandell reports from Marsfield
[ Match report ...]

International Football: Women
Matildas World Cup Squad

08/06/2011: Australia's squad for the FIFA Womens World Cup in Germany this month has been announced. The Westfield Matildas squad coach Tom Sermanni has picked his 21-player squad to compete at this highest level. It contains 13 FIFA Women’s World Cup debutants and an average age of just under 22 making this team the youngest squad Australia has ever sent to a World Cup, with seven players under the age of 20. Match Officials Jacqui Melksham, Sarah Ho and Allyson Flynn will also go to Germany .... [ FFA more ...]

International Football: Men
Australia 0 - Serbia 0

07/06/2011: The Qantas Socceroos and Serbia have played out to a high quality 0-0 draw at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Australian coach Holger Osieck made six changes to the team that started against New Zealand with Lucas Neill returning as captain .... [ FFA more ...]

International Football: Men (U23)
Olyroo Squad for Asian Qualifier

07/06/2011: Qantas Olyroos’ Preliminary Round 2 matches of the 2012 London Olympics Asian Qualifiers versus Yemen will be played at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford on Sunday 19 June and Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle on Thursday 23 June. Olympic coach Aurelio Vidmar announced his 21 man U2 squad that will be involved in these two matches, led by Central Coast local Oliver Bozanic. 17 members of the squad recently toured Japan going down 1-3 in a friendly match against the Japanese U-22 National Team in Niigata. Scottish-based midfielder Aaron Mooy , plus Young Socceroos Mustafa Amini, Kofi Danning, and goalkeeper Mark Birighitti, are additions to the squad. [ FFA more ...]

NSW Super League: Round 12
Northern Tigers 4 - Hills Brumbies 0

05/06/2011: 'Brumbies humbled by Tigers' - Northern Tigers grabbed some goals that had eluded them for much of the season in a late flurry against Hills Brumbies at Mills Park on a sunny and calm afternoon ... Chris Dunkerley reports from Asquith
[ Match report ...]

International Football: Men (U23)
Australia 3 - New Zealand 0

05/06/2011: The Qantas Socceroos have recorded a 3-0 victory over New Zealand in the International Friendly played at Adelaide Oval on Sunday evening. Two goals from Josh Kennedy, one in each half, and a stoppage time penalty taken by James Troisi gave the Australian men a win in their first match at the Adelaide Oval since 1958. [ FFA more ...]

International Football: U23 (Olyroos)
Japan 3 - Australia 1

01/06/2011: The Australian U23 team, the Olyroos, went down 3-1 to their Japanese counterparts at Niigata Stadium in Japan this evening. Dominating the first half and taking the lead through Mitch Nicholls they conceded on half-time and never regained their edge over their 'in-season' opponents despite some chances. [ Report more ...]

Season 7 A-League Fixtures released
4 months to go

31/05/2010: ... The 2011-2012 Hyundai A-League season - version 7 - came into focus with the release of the finalised fixtures. "We've taken a lot of time to reflect on season six and taken the contributions from our major stakeholders, our fans, sponsors, media groups," A-League chief Lyle Gorman said. The season starts later, on Saturday 8 October, 2011. "Football needs its own clean airspace and it belongs at the start of October. After 27 rounds (each team plays 3 times against an opponent) the Premiership ends on Sunday 25th March, 2012 with the final series then running for 4 weeks culminating in the Grand Final, expected to be on Sunday 22 April
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NSW Super League: Round 11
Central Coast 1 - Macarthur Rams 2

28/05/2011: 'Rams too strong for Coast' - The weather was rainy and foggy at Pluim Park for this match, with a continuous drizzle making it a very dismal night with poor visibility, and that is probably how the Central Coast team felt at the end of the game! They actually got off to a sensational beginning by stunning Macarthur Rams with a goal in the first minute ... Ray Sandell reports from Lisarow
[ Match report ...]

International Football: Men
Socceroo Squad for June Friendlies

25/05/2011: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 23-players for the upcoming international friendly matches against New Zealand and Serbia, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval (Sunday 5th June) and Etihad Stadium (Tuesday 7th June) respectively. Tim Cahill, David Carney, Harry Kewell and Mark Schwarzer were unavailable for selection due to injury concerns. [ FFA more ...]

NSW Super League: Round 10
Central Coast 2 - Hills Brumbies 2

21/05/2011: 'Brumbies hold Coast to draw' - Equal second place holder Central Coast received a sudden shock when bottom placed Hills Brumbies scored after 50 seconds and held on for a well deserved draw. ... Ray Sandell reports from Lisarow
[ Match report ...]

18/05/2010: Round 3 commenced on Wednesday 18 May, with NSW Premier League clubs fully entering the fray. Remaining lower level clubs teams will want to progress, and some have done so. Some great clashes during the week! More details

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NSW Super League: Round 6 (deferred)
Central Coast 2 - St George 0

19/05/2011: 'Saints come away with nothing' - The usual autumn evening fog settled over Pluim Park just before kick off, and did not appear to dim St. George’s intentions, but coincidentally, when the fog lifted St. George faded! This was a game where Central Coast were under intense pressure for 60 minutes and seemed destined for a heavy defeat but scored an amazing win by giving their opponents the same treatment they had suffered for the first hour ... Ray Sandell reports from Lisarow
[ Match report ...]

NSW Super League: Round 9
Central Coast 0 - Northern Tigers 0

15/05/2011: 'Nothing much happened' - Ever been to a football match and came away thinking you’d seen nothing? Well, I did at Pluim Park on Saturday night! It started as soon as I drove into a half empty car park ... Ray Sandell reports from Lisarow
[ Match report ...]

International Football: Women
Australia 2 - New Zealand 1

15/05/2011: The Westfield Matildas have claimed a 2-1 victory (and the two game series) over New Zealand in their international friendly in front of a healthy crowd of 2,866 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford. In their last hit-out on home soil before departing for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 in Germany, Tom Sermanni’s side maintained their 17-year unbeaten streak against world-cup bound New Zealand. [ FFA more ...]

International Football: Women
Australia 3 - New Zealand 0

12/05/2011: The Qantas Matildas won 3-0 behind 'closed doors' at Gosford today in the first of two international friendly matches in a Trans Tasman series against the Football Ferns from New Zealand. The two teams compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 at the end of June. They play again at the weekend - tickets are available for the public. [ FFA more ...]

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R.I.P: Johnny Warren (1943 - 2004)
'The Conscience of Australian Football!'