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International Football: Men
09/03/2012: The Qantas Socceroos have been placed in Group B along with Asian powerhouse Japan, plus Iraq, Jordan and Oman for the fourth round of the Brasil 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. They play their first match away to Oman on Friday 8 June 2012 before returning to Australia for the first home match versus Japan on Tuesday 12 June 2012. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Men 
29/02/2012: The Qantas Socceroos scored 3 goals in 3 second-half minutes to take the Qantas Socceroos surging to a memorable 4-2 win over Saudi Arabia at Melbourne's AAMI Park, and take the Saudis out of the World Cup. Australia advance to the next round of qualifiers along with Oman. [ FFA more ...]
International Football: Men 
12/11/2011: Australia will progress to the next round in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification with a 1-0 win away over Thailand in a torrid game. Brett Holman grabbed a winner in the 76th minute.
[ Report ...]
International Football: Men
12/11/2011: Australia lost 1-0 to the home side Oman in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Group 'D' Qualifier played this morning Australian Eastern Summer Time. The Socceroos conceded an early goal and could not grab one back. The group remains open and they now play Thailand away.
[ Report from The Examiner ...]
International Football: Women 
13/10/2011: The Australian U19 women's team, the Young Matildas, though always competitive have fallen short at the Asian championship having now lost to Asia's powerhouses North Korea 0-1, Japan 0-1, and China 1-3. Even a possible win against South Korea on Sunday will not provide further hope. With the U17 squad struggling against the Kiwis the junior development of the game must be reviewed and it is urgent that the W-League be expanded and properly resourced.
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International Football: Women
06/10/2011: In a thrilling and see-sawing first game the Westfield Young Matildas have defeated Vietnam 4-3 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in the AFC U19 Women’s Championship 2011. A first half goal to Linda O'Neill 11 minutes in, and a hat-trick to Emily Gielnik in the 60, 62, and 73 minutes. They next play DPR Korea on Saturday 8th. Also in other news the U17s have lost and drawn in Auckland versus NZ in two of three friendlies.
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International Football: Women 
04/10/2011: The Westfield Young Matildas are in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to compete in the AFC U19 Women’s Championship 2011 against five other Asian countries to qualify for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Uzbekistan 2012. The 23-player squad will play their first match against hosts Vietnam on October 6 at Thong Nhat Stadium. As the qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2012 in Uzbekistan, they will be played over a 10 day period (October 6-16) round robin tournament vs China, DPR Korea, Korea Republic, Japan & hosts Vietnam. Caitlin Friend was a late addition. In other news the U17 Australian women’s team are in New Zealand to play three friendly matches in Auckland.
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International Football: Men 
27/09/2011: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck today named his 19-man squad for the upcoming international friendly match against Malaysia (in Canberra on Friday 7 October 2011) and subsequent 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Group 'D' Qualifier against Oman (Sydney, Tuesday 11 October 2011). Notable omissions are Socceroo A-League recruits Brett Emerton and Harry Kewell.
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International Football: Men (U16) 
22/09/2011: Australia's youngest men's team, the Joeys,have qualified for the Asian Under 16 Championships, defeating Indonesia 5-2 in the last game to finish second to Thailand in Group G, qualifying for the full tournament .. [ Examiner more ...]
International Football: Men (U23) 
21/09/2011: A flat and understrength Olyroos side were held to a 0-0 draw by a solid United Arab Emirates (UAE) side in their first Group B 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide tonight. In the other game Uzbekistan beat Iraq 2-0 at home to top the group. The Olyroos play Iraq away on 23 November. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Women 
11/09/2011: The Australians finished third in the 2012 London Olympics qualification tournament in Jinan, China, coming from behind to defeat South Korea (ROK) 2-1 (with the Matidas goals by Tameka Butt and Lisa De Vanna). They will not qualify unless the OIC take on a FIFA ban on North Korea (DPR). [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Women
08/09/2011: The Matildas defeated the host team China 1-0 today in the fourth of five matches of the 2012 London Olympics qualification tournament in Jinan, China. Strong goalkeeping by Lydia Williams then a 62nd-minute goal by Emily Van Egmond was enough as they hung on. They now sit in third place behind Japan and DPR Korea. The Australians will again be desperate for a win when they play South Korea on 11 September, and hope Thailand hold North Korea. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Men
07/09/2011: Australia moved top of Group D in their AFC World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Saudi Arabia at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. Josh Kennedy scored either side of half-time to give the Qantas Socceroos a 2-0 lead, before the hosts found a reply through Nasser Al Shamrani. But Luke Wilkshire converted a late penalty to seal the three points With Thailand beating Oman at home the Group is taking on an interesting look.
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International Football: Women 
05/09/2011: The Matildas were defeated 0-1 by world champions Japan today in the third match of their 2012 Olympic qualification campaign. Although no score at haf-time the Australians were under pressure and Nahomi Kawasumi scored in the 62nd minute at Shandong Sports Centre in Jinan, China. The Matildas will be now desperate for wins when they next play China on 8 September and South Korea on 11 September. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Women 
03/09/2011: Australia 5 (Simon 14', Heyman 16'/34', Butt 45' Van Egmond 58') defeated Thailand 1 (Taneekan 59') at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre in China this evening. The Matildas raced to a 4-0 lead at half-time but struggled to dominate in the second half. The Matildas next play against Japan at the Shandong Sports Center on Monday September, 2011. That game will be televised by ABC at 11.30pm. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Men 
02/09/2011: Australia's Socceroos have beaten Thailand 2-1 tonight in front of 24,540 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, but were on the back foot after 15 mins when a break-away goal by Teerasil Dangda rocked the crowd. Two late goals by Josh Kennedy (58') and substitute Alex Brosque (86') gave the home side a welcome 3 points. In the other group game Oman held Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw. The journey to a third consecutive FIFA World Cup heats up next week in Saudi Arabia.
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International Football: Women 
01/09/2011: Australia fell to arch-rivals DPR Korea 1-0 in the final round of qualification for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012. The Koreans went ahead in the 10th minute with Kim Su Gyong assuredly putting away a cross. Despite some solid chances throughout the match, the Matildas were unable to equalise. The Matildas next play against Thailand on Saturday 3rd September, 2011 needing a clear win. [ AFC more ...]
International Football: Men 
24/08/2011: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck today named his squad for Australia’s opening 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Thailand (Brisbane, 2 September 2011) and Saudi Arabia (Dammam KSA, Tuesday 6 September 2011). An extended squad of 23 players includes all 18 players who were part of the Qantas Socceroos squad that recently defeated Wales in Cardiff City earlier this month as well as Brett Holman who withdrew due to a slight groin strain. Into the Qantas Socceroos squad are goalkeeper Nathan Coe, defenders Sasa Ognenovski & Mark Milligan and striker Josh Kennedy. [ FFA more ...]
International Football: Women 
22/08/2011: Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni today announced his 20-player squad who will depart next week for China to compete for a place at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Returning to the squad are experienced pair Sarah Walsh and Thea Slatyer who have both battled back from injuries that kept them out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany. Australia’s road to the Olympics begins next month in Jinan, China, in a gruelling six team, 11 day round robin tournament with the top two teams progressing. The Matildas play AFC Women’s Asian Cup runners-up DPR Korea in their opening match on September 1 at the Jinan Olympic Sports Centre. [ FFA more ...]
International Football: Men (U23)
22/08/2011: Football Federation Australia (FFA), the South Australian Government and Football Federation South Australia (FFSA) today announced that the Qantas Australian Under 23’s will play their first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on Wednesday 21 September (kick-off 7:00pm). The venues and kick-off times for the remaining matches of the Qantas Australian Under 23’s campaign are expected to be confirmed by the AFC in the near future. Asia are allotted 3.5 slots for the London 2012 Olympic Gamers men’s football tournament.
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International Football: Men (U20) 
22/08/2011: Qantas Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen today named his 18-player squad for the SBS Cup which will be played in Shizuoka, Japan later this week (18-21 August). The U19 squad includes 17 Australian-based players and one overseas-based player, Aaron Lennox, however some first choice players are unavailable. With our AFC U-19 Championship qualifiers scheduled for later this year, this tournament is a good place to start our preparations [ FFA more ...]
International Football: Men 
11/08/2011: The Qantas Socceroos defeated Wales 2-1 in the friendly in Cardiff, with a goal just before half-time by Tim Cahill, and another in the 59 min by Robbie Kruse. Wales dragged one back through Darcy Blake from a corner in the 82 min. Australia's next game will be an Asian group World Cup qualifier against Thailand in Brisbane next month. Diolch yn fawr.
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International Football: Men (U20) 
07/08/2011: The Qantas Young Socceroos (U20) are out of the World Tournament after going to down to Spain 1-5, who slammed the Australian defence in a 20 minute period at the start of the game. The Young Socceroos did better in the second half but never looked like climbing Everest. Spain progress along with Ecuador. [ FIFA more ...]
International Football: Men (U20)
04/08/2011: The Qantas Young Socceroos (U20) are likely to be out of the tournament after losing to Costa Rica 2-3. In a better performance by the Australians it was Costa Rican striker Joel Campbell who was the star of the game. The Young Socceroos now must climb the 'mountain' of defeating Spain to have a chance. [ FIFA more ...]
International Football: Men
02/08/2011: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 18-players for the international friendly fixture against Wales in Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday 10 August 2011 (kick-off 7:45pm local time). Tim Cahill, Mark Schwarzer and Scott McDonald all return to the squad after absences and Korean-based defender Luke DeVere has been selected for the first time, but Harry Kewell remains side-lined ...
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International Football: Men 
02/08/2011: The groups for the third round AFC 2014 World Cup qualifiers have been drawn. Australia's Socceroos will play Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Oman on the road to Brasil. Top two from each group will go into two groups of 5 - the winners and runners up then taking an Asian spot. The games are: Thailand at home on 2 September 2011, Saudi Arabia away on 6 September, Oman at home on 11 October and away on 11 November, then the Thais away on 15 November and the Saudis at home on 29 February, 2012.
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International Football: Men (U20) 
01/08/2011: The Qantas Young Socceroos (U20) are representing Australia and Asia at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 with their first game a 1-1 draw with Ecuador. A 30m free-kick in the 89th minute by Tommy Oar gave Australia the draw, after Juan Govea had put the South American's ahead in the first half and controlled the game for most of the second half. Oceania's representative NZ drew 1-1 with Cameroon on Sunday [ FIFA more ...]
International Football: Men (U20)
14/07/2011: Qantas Young Socceroos (U20) Coach Jan Versleijen today announced his 21-player squad that will represent Australia at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 which will be played from 29 July to 20 August, 2011. Fifteen players have been drawn from the Hyundai A-League clubs, four from overseas clubs, and two players currently uncontracted. [ FFA more ...]
International Football: Women 
10/07/2011: Australia's Matildas were eliminated from the 2011 Women's Wolrd Cup by an experienced, some would say cynical, Swedish team by 3 goals to 1. Two quick goals in the opening minutes set the Swedes up, before a great strike from Ellyse Perry gave the Australians hope. [ BOTN report ...]
International Football: Women
7/07/2011: Australia's Matildas came from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 through a brace by Kyah Simon. In a srcappy game the Australians rarely got their normal game going but were too strong for Norway and now meet Sweden in a Quarterfinal on Sunday evening at 8:30pm. [ BOTN report ...]
International Football: Women 
04/07/2011: Australia's Matildas kept their competition hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Equatorial Guinea in their Group D game. Despite a clear penalty being turned down and coughng up two soft goals through defensive errors the Australian dominated the game. They now play Norway on Thursday morning. [ BOTN report ...]
Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys)
30/06/2011: Australia's Joeys have been knocked out of the tournament with a 0-4 loss to their fellow Asian side Uzbekistan. The Joeys lost two men to red cards and were outplayed by the Uzbeks who now progress to play Uruguay in a quarter final.
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International Football: Women 
30/06/2011: Brazil were forced to rely on a lone second-half strike from Rosana to overcome an impressive Australia 1-0 in Moenchengladbach early this morning. The Matildas often had the better of possession and had their chances but were unable to get one in the net. Norway defeated Equatorial Guinea in the other Group D game. [ BOTN report ...]
International Football: Women 
29/06/2011: Australia's 21 women squad for the FIFA Womens World Cup in Germany take on Brasil early in the morning 30 June 1.45am AusEast time in their first game in Group D. The other teams are Norway and Equatorial Guinea. NZ were beaten by Japan 2-1 in their Group B game yesterday. [ FIFA more ...]
Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys) 
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 backed up to play Denmark and after going down in the first half and to 10 men, and being under the hammer for most of the game, they 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 Thursday - who were strong opponents on last meeting (on SBS at 5:45am, after Matildas) - NZ are through also and play Japan.
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Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys) 
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.
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International Football: U23 (Olyroos) 
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)
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.
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Men's International Football: U17 (Joeys) 
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.
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International Football: U23 (Olyroos) 
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) 
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 
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 ...]
International Football: Asian Cup 2011 
29/01/2011: Australia's men failed to join the women in winning their first Asian Cup when substitute Tadanari Lee secured a 1-0 win for Japan in extra time in the frantically paced and enthralling Final this morning (Aust time) ... International Football: Asian Cup 2011 
25/01/2011: Australia have thrown off any nerves to progress to their first Final of the Asian Cup after demolishing Uzbekistan 6-0, and will now meet Japan in the Final on Saturday night ... International Football: Asian Cup 2011 
23/01/2011: Australia progressed to a semi-final with Uzekistan next Tuesday after defeating holders Iraq 1-0 deep into extra time in Doha this morning ... International Football: Asian Cup 2011
18/01/2011: Australia defeated Bahrain 1-0 tonight in the final Group C game in this tournament through a 37 minute piledriver by Mile Jedinak. The Socceroos top the group and progress to a quarter final along with South Korea who also won 4-1 over India. The Socceroos will now play Cup holders Iraq on Saturday night ... International Football: Asian Cup 2011 
14/01/2011: Australia's second game in the 2011 Mens Asian Cup in Qatar against South Korea ended a 1-1 draw. Korea took the lead late in the middle of the first half through Ja Cheol, but Australia equalised through a Mile Jedinak header in the second. The Socceroos need to win or draw their last game against Bahrain ... International Football: Asian Cup 2011 
11/01/2011: In Australia's first game in the 2011 Mens Asian Cup in Qatar they defeated India 4-0 with goals by Tim Cahill (2), Harry Kewell, and Brett Holman. In the other group C game South Korea defeated Bahrain 2-1. The Socceroos thus top the group but next play South Korea ... International Football: Mens Friendly 
06/01/2011: In Australia's last game before they contest the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar starting next week, a new-look Socceroos drew 0-0 with the UAE today. The first tournament game is against India on Monday afternoon (local time), then South Korea, and Bahrain ... International
Football: Men 
05/01/2011: Australia will host the AFC Asian Cup 2015 after the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee unanimously voted to support its bid today. The nations Cup will see 16 of the top nations in Asia compete in January, 2015 and it will be played in eastern Australia with stadiums selected from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and the Gold Coast... International Football: Men 
28/11/2010: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has announced the 23 man squad for the Asian Cup next month:
Nathan BURNS (AEK Athens), Tim CAHILL (Everton FC), David CARNEY (Blackpool FC), Nathan COE (Sønderjysk
Elitesport, Denmark), Jason CULINA (Gold Coast United), Brett EMERTON (Blackburn Rovers), Richard GARCIA (Hull City FC), Brett HOLMAN (AZ Alkmaar), Mile JEDINAK
(Genclerbirligi SK), Brad JONES (Liverpool FC), Harry KEWELL (Galatasaray SK), Neil KILKENNY (Leeds United FC), Robbie KRUSE (Melbourne Victory), Scott McDONALD
(Middlesbrough FC), Jon McKAIN (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia), Matt McKAY (Brisbane Roar), Lucas NEILL (Galatasaray SK), Jade NORTH (Wellington Phoenix), Sasa
OGNENOVSKI (Seongnam Ilhwa), Mark SCHWARZER (Fulham FC), Matthew SPIRANOVIC (Urawa Red Diamonds), Carl VALERI (U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, Italy) and Luke WILKSHIRE (FK Dinamo
Moscow)
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International Football: Men
09/11/2010: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 20 players for the friendly fixture against Egypt on Wednesday 17 November 2010 (Kick-off 7:30pm local, 4:30am AEDT).
This is in preparation for the Asian Cup in January. Interesting inclusions are defender Sasa Ognenovski who receives his first ever call-up to the Qantas Socceroos squad after
a stellar season with his K-League club Seongnam Illwha and goalkeeper Nathan Coe of Sonderjysk Elitesport, Denmark, for his second caallout (still uncapped). More details ...
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International Football: Youth 
05/11/2010: The Qantas Joeys have qualified for the U17 world cup in Mexico next year after topping group C of the AFC U-16 Championship, and then coming from behind in a close fought game to defeat the UAE 3-2 in extra time of a AFC Championship Quarter Final. They however lost 1-2 to host Uzbekistan in a Semi-Final last night.
International Football: Women 
29/10/2010: The Westfield Matildas have been narrowly defeated by World Champions Germany in a physical encounter at the Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg in Germany's north. After Australia took the lead by a fine goal from Samantha Kerr in the middle of the first half, the hosts were able to equalize just eight minutes later through Inka Grings. After a lot of pressure the German team was able to get the lead in the middle of the second half ..
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 International Football: Mens 
17/10/2010: A brace for Kerem Bulut was not quite enough as the Qantas Young Socceroos lost a close game to DPR Korea 2-3 in the final of the AFC U-19 Championship tonight in Zibo, China - but they have qualified for the U20 World Championships in Colombia next year ..
International Football: 
14/10/2010: The Qantas Young Socceroos have qualified for the final defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0 with a second half goal and then a penalty in a 'end-to-end' semi-final at the AFC U-19 Championship tonight in Zibo, China. They now play North Korea in the final on Sunday (a tough rematch from the women's senior final) - televised by Fox Sports 2 live at 10:25pm AEDT ..
International Football:
12/10/2010: The Qantas Young Socceroos have qualified in extra time for the semi-finals defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 4-2 in a thrilling quarter final at the AFC U-19 Championship tonight in Zibo, China last night. They now play Saudi Arabia in the semifinal on Thursday 14 October, and significantly now advance to the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup which will be played in Colombia next July-August 2011 as one of the best four Asian teams ..
International Football: Mens Friendly 
09/10/2010: A left-foot drive from David Carney has given the Socceroos a 1-0 victory over Paraguay at Sydney Football Stadium ..
South Melbourne FC in   [ Paul Green reports ... ] International Football: 
06/10/2010: Group D - The Qantas Young Socceroos Australia topped the group and qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC U-19 Championship with a 0-0 draw with South Korea on Friday. In the 2nd game goals from Mustafa Amini, Kerem Bulut and Terry Antonis secured a 3-0 win over Iran at Linzi Stadium. They first defeated Yemen 4-1 in their opening match in Zibo, China. After conceding shortly after the start of the match, the Qantas Young Socceroos responded with three first half goals through Kofi Danning, Kerem Bulut and Dylan McGowan with Matthew Fletcher finishing the scoring late in the second half. Group C runners-up, the United Arab Emirates, are the opponents on Monday in the quarter finals of the tournament. A win would not only give us a semi finals berth, but would also mean qualification for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup which will be played in Colombia next July-August 2011 ..
International Football: Mens Friendly
07/09/2010: Australia's second friendly international game under new national coach Holger Osiek on the road to the Asian Cup in January 2011 ended with a first win, 2-1, to the Socceroos in Krakow, Poland, over the Polish national side. Australia rode their luck a little in a still encouraging display that saw Brett Emerton sent off and Adam Federici turn in a terrific performance.
International Football: Mens Friendly 
03/09/2010: Australia's first game under new national coach Holger Osiek ended in a 0-0 draw but was an exciting game to watch and showed some promising signs for the team in the new era. As ever golakeeper Mark Schwarzer was a hero but the Socecroos also created chances at the other end ...
International Football: Men
24/08/2010: The new Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck has selected a squad of 20 players for the friendly fixtures against Switzerland and Poland on the 3rd and 7th
September respectively. Hyundai A-League players Jason Culina and Michael Beauchamp join the squad for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with overseas players Tim Cahill, Brett
Emerton, Josh Kennedy, Harry Kewell and Nathan Burns, while Scott McDonald and Matthew Spiranovic are recalled. More details ...
International Football: Mens Friendly
12/08/2010: Slovenia christened their new stadium in Ljubljana with a conformatable 2-0 win over fellow World Cup side Australia prior to their European Cup campaign. A rebuilding Australia, with new coach Holger Osieck looking on, were very flat. Slovenia's wastefulness in front of goal prevented a larger margin - with Zlatko Dedic finally breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute with a powerfully taken header. Zlatan Ljubijankic then sealed the result in the first minute of stoppage time with a strike from outside the area that was too good for substitute goalkeeper Adam Federici ... International Football: Men
11/08/2010: The new Qantas Socceroos Head Coach will be Holger Osieck. Frank Lowy announced the appointment in Ljubljana this afternoon prior to Thursday morning's fixture against Slovenia at the new Sportni Park stadium. After two Dutchmen, Holger Osieck (aged 62) is a German born football coach. He most recently managed J-League club Urawa Red Diamonds in 2008, and served as an assistant coach of Germany when they won the 1990 World Cup. He also has had two spells in Turkish club football and led Canada to win the 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup, plus served on FIFA’s Technical Study Group Committee at the 2010 WC. More details ...
International Football: Mens Friendly
03/08/2010: Acting Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Han Berger has selected a squad of 20-players for the upcoming international friendly fixture against Slovenia at the Sportni Park, Stozice in Ljubljana, Slovenia next Wednesday 11 August 2010 (Kick-Off 8:45pm local, 4:45am AEST (FOX). 13 of the Socceroos squad at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa are included, with James Holland, Shane Lowry, Jade
North and Tommy Oar who were preliminary squad, and Bruce Djite, Nathan Burns and Jon McKain returning after some time. More details ...
International
Football: Men
01/08/2010: The Qantas Young Socceroos have won the final of the U-19 Youth AFF Championships tournament in Vietnam beating defending champion Thailand 1-0. A late goal by Eli Babalj was enough to overcome a very tactically disciplined team and make amends for their heartbreaking 2009 loss to Thailand on penalties. Australia had drawn with Thailand in their group. The young team had defeated South Korea 1-0, drew with Thailand 1-1, and won 4-1 in the last game. This is preparation for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-19 Championships 2010 in Shandong, China, from 3-17 October, 2010. .. International
Football: Men
21/07/2010: Qantas Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has today announced his squad for the upcoming Asean Football Federation (AFF) U-19 Youth Championship 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Qantas Young Socceroos will play four matches between 24-30 July in the AFF tournament in preparation for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-19 Championships 2010 in Shandong, China, from 3-17 October, 2010. The squad, featuring 14 Hyundai A-League players and one from AIS, depart for Vietnam this Thursday .. Mens World Cup: Group D Mens World Cup: Group D Mens World Cup: Group D Mens International Friendly: Mens International Friendly: Women's Asian Cup 2010: Final 
30/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas have won the final of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 on Sunday night over North Korea 5-4 on penalties, after it going ahead it was 1-1 at the end of normal time, and then no change after extra time, and Kyah Simon slotted home the winning penalty to scenes of delirium in the mud of Chengdu. Congratulations ladies, Australia is proud of you! .. Women's Asian Cup 2010: Semifinal 
27/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas defeated in-form Japan 1-0 in a semi-final of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 tonight at the Chengdu Sports Centre in China. The win put the Matildas not only into the final versus North Korea on Sunday (9:30pm AET), but also straight into the World Cup in Germany next year. .. Mens International Friendly: Women's Asian Cup 2010 
23/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas lost their third game of Group B in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 against China 0-1 this afternoon at the Chengdu Sports Centre in China. China will top the group with Australia also going through to a semi-final on Thursday against either Japan or DPR Korea .. Women's Asian Cup 2010 
21/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas won their second game of Group B in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 against South Korea by 3 goals to two this afternoon at the Chengdu Sports Centre in China. In a scoreless first half the Australian's looked more dangerous and it was not unexpected when they scored first but it was a battle right to the end of stoppage time .. Women's Asian Cup 2010 
19/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas won their first game of Group B in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 against Vietnam 2-0 this afternoon at the Chengdu Sports Centre in China. Leena Khamis headed them in front before a penalty taken by Kylie Ledbrook sealed the game. They next play South Korea on Friday. Korea & China drew 0-0 in the other game .. International
Football: Women
16/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas will play their first game in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 (and for World Cup 2011 qualification) against Vietnam on this Wednesday evening at 5pm AET (see ABC TV1) in Chengdu, China. BOTN will bring you match reports and photos .. International
Football: Men
11/05/2010: Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek today announced his preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which begins in South Africa next month. Beauchamp, Bresciano, Cahill, Carle, Carney, Chipperfield, Culina, Emerton, Federici, Galekovic, Garcia, Grella, Holland, Holman, Jedinak, Brad Jones, Kennedy, Kewell, Lowry, McDonald, Milligan, Moore, Neill, North, Oar, Rukavytsya, Schwarzer, Valeri, Vidosic, Wilkshire, Rhys Williams. As per FIFA regulations, Verbeek will only take a final squad of 23 players to South Africa for the tournament - which will be formally named on Saturday 1st June in South Africa .. International
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16/05/2010: The Westfield Matildas will play their first game in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2010 (and for World Cup 2011 qualification) against Vietnam on this Wednesday evening at 5pm AET (see ABC TV1) in Chengdu, China. BOTN will bring you match reports and photos .. International
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24/04/2010: Qantas Socceroos have been drawn in Group C in the Asian Cup, to be held in Qatar in January, 2011. The other countries are the recently familiar Bahrain, old foes from early years South Korea , and India (whom Australia last played in the 1956 Melbourne Olympic games).. International
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23/04/2010: Westfield Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has today selected the 23 player squad who will travel to Chengdu, China to compete in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2010 from 19-30 May, 2010, departing on 11 May. The 23 players are: Melissa Barbieri (Melbourne Victory (c)(GK), Lydia Williams (Canberra United (GK), Tameka Butt (Brisbane Roar), Collette McCallum (Perth Glory), Kim Carroll (Brisbane Roar), Lauren Colthorpe (Brisbane Roar), Casey Dumont (Brisbane Roar (GK)), Lisa De Vanna (Perth Glory/Washington Freedom (USA)), Heather Garriock (Sydney FC/Fortuna Hjørring (Denmark)), Kate Gill (Perth Glory/LdB Malmö (Sweden)), Elise Kellond-Knight (Brisbane Roar), Samantha Kerr (Perth Glory), Leena Kharmis (Sydney FC), Kylie Ledbrook (Sydney FC), Aivi Luik (Brisbane Roar), Clare Polkinghorne (Brisbane Roar), Sally Shipard (Canberra United), Thea Slatyer (Canberra United), Kyah Simon (Sydney FC), Karla Reuter (Brisbane Roar), Servet Unzular (Sydney FC), Sarah Walsh (Sydney FC/Boston Breakers (USA)), Teigen Allen (Sydney FC)
Included in the squad are emerging youngsters from the W-League Teigen Allen (16) and Sam Kerr (17) .. International
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31/03/2010: Qantas Young Socceroos Head Coach Jan Versleijen has selected a squad of 20 players for a four-match tour of Paraguay and Argentina as a preparation ahead of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 - which will be held over 3-17 October 2010 in Zibo, Shandong Province, China. "It has been an interesting and difficult process selecting this squad with a number of players unavailable due to injury or recovery from injury, whilst others are involved in the AFC Champions League and with their various club commitments. International
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03/03/2010: The Qantas Matildas drew their international friendly with Asian hot-shots DPR Korea on Wednesday 3 March at Spencer Park, Brisbane.
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17/02/2010: New Zealand's Football Ferns produced one of their flattest performances in many a moon at North Harbour Stadium on February 17, and Australia's Matildas took full advantage to record a 3-0 win which flattered their trans-Tasman rivals.
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17/02/2010: Australia's Qantas Socceroos Coach Pim Verbeek has selected an extended squad of 25 players for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2011 Qualifier against Indonesia, to be played at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Wednesday 3 March 2010. In the squad are Josh Kennedy (Nagoya Grampus), Mark Milligan (JEF United), Jade North (Incheon United FC), Luke Wilkshire (FK Dinamo Moscow), Shannon Cole (Sydney FC), Andrew Durante (Wellington Phoenix, Ben Kantarovski (Newcastle Jets), Stuart Musialik (Sydney FC), David Williams (Nth Qld Fury), Michael Zullo (Brisbane Roar), Clint Bolton (gk)(Sydney FC), Danny Vukovic (gk)(Central Coast Mariners), Eugene Galekovic (gk)(Adelaide United), Jon McKain (Wellington Phoenix), Alex Brosque (Sydney FC), Simon Colosimo (Sydney FC), Scott Jamieson (Adelaide United), Tommy Oar (Brisbane Roar), Matthew McKay (Brisbane Roar), Matt Thompson (Newcastle Jets). First caps go to Luke DeVere (Brisbane Roar), Mathew Leckie (Adelaide United), Michael Marrone (Adelaide United), Daniel McBreen (Perth Glory). Pending fitness are Jacob Burns (Perth Glory), Mile Sterjovski (Perth Glory) ... International
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10/02/2010: Westfield Matildas Head Coach Tom Sermanni has selected a squad of 20 players for the upcoming tour of New Zealand with matches in Auckland on the 17th and 20th of February against the New Zealand Women's national team, Football Ferns. Melissa Barbieri (gk)(Melbourne Victory), Tameka Butt (Brisbane Roar), Kim Carroll (Brisbane Roar), Lauren Colthorpe (Brisbane Roar), Lisa De Vanna (Perth Glory), Heather Garriock (Sydney FC), Kathryn Gill (Perth Glory), Elise Kellond-Knight (Brisbane Roar), Samantha Kerr (Perth Glory), Leena Khamis (Sydney FC), Kylie Ledbrook (Sydney FC), Aivi Luik (Brisbane Roar), Collette McCallum (Perth Glory), Clare Polkinghorne (Brisbane Roar), Sally Shipard (Canberra United), Kyah Simon (Sydney FC), Thea Slatyer (Canberra United), Servet Uzunlar (Sydney FC), Sarah Walsh (Sydney FC), Lydia Williams (gk)(Canberra United). BOTN will bring you reports from the tour.
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07/01/2010: The Asian Cup qualifier versus Kuwait away ended as a 2-2 draw this morning after the Socceroos raced to a two goal lead within 5 mins, but conceded two just before half-time. The final game in Brisbane against Indonesia will now decide whether Australia will play in the finals ...
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Football: Men's WCQ 2nd leg 16/11/2005: 'Australia off to Germany' - The Australian men's national team have advanced to the Football World Cup in Germany next June, by defeating Uruguay 4-2 on penalties - after a 33rd minute goal by Marco Bresciano, and extra time failed to give a result! Alan Clark reports from the Sydney Olympic Stadium, aka the new sacred home of Australian football! [ More .... ]  (Aloisi's penalty - Photo: Nick Rappo - BOTN ) BOTN International pages links:
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