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Asian Cup 2011 - Group B

Asian Cup 2011 - Group B

POWERHOUSES Japan and Saudi Arabia should progress in a group containing minnows Syria and Jordan. However, if either of the unfancied west Asian nations manage to snag a win against the big guns of the group, it will blow qualification wide open. 10 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group A

Asian Cup 2011 - Group A

HOST nation Qatar will be hopeful of progression if they can get the better of improving Uzbekistan, underachieving China and a Kuwaiti team which managed to defeat Australia. The hosts and the Uzbeks are favourites but if China find form the group could run closer than expected.
10 Jan 2011
Osieck Cool On Asian Cup Hopes

Osieck Cool On Asian Cup Hopes

HOLGER Osieck has shied away from the brashness of the Socceroos' disappointing 2007 Asian Cup campaign, claiming he does not know how far Australia can go in the 2011 Asian Cup. 8 Jan 2011
Jets Chase Red Devils Duo

Jets Chase Red Devils Duo

NEWCASTLE Jets have revealed their ambition for next season admitting they are chasing a marquee player with Manchester United duo Michael Owen and Paul Scholes on the list. 8 Jan 2011
GCU Youth Make It Four On Trot

GCU Youth Make It Four On Trot

GOLD Coast United's youth team have maintained their lead at the summit of the National Youth League with a solid 1-0 win in Canberra over title rivals the Australian Institute of Sport. 8 Jan 2011
Fury Release Sseppuya

Fury Release Sseppuya

NORTH Queensland Fury have released Uganda international striker Eugene Sseppuya from his contract with immediate effect as the club looks to build for the future. 8 Jan 2011
Jukic Heads For Indonesia

Jukic Heads For Indonesia

PERTH's Andrija Jukic is the latest Australian to head to Indonesia after Glory agreed to release the midfielder from the final three months of his contract to join Bogor Raya FC. 7 Jan 2011
Football's Ultimate Fans Forum

Football's Ultimate Fans Forum

A host of leading Australian football personalities, including Bozza and our own Andy Jackson, will take part in an Ultimate Fan Forum discussion in Sydney on Wednesday night. 7 Jan 2011
'No Danger Of Complacency'

'No Danger Of Complacency'

BRISBANE Roar are poised to extend their unbeaten run to 20 matches but Erik Paartalu is adamant victory over Perth Glory will be anything but a formality for Ange Postecoglou's men. 6 Jan 2011
Boogs Set To Miss Out

Boogs Set To Miss Out

AN adductor problem is expected to rob Adelaide United of Nigel Boogaard's services for the A-League clash with Melbourne Victory. 6 Jan 2011
Sydney's Bridge Injury Blow

Sydney's Bridge Injury Blow

SYDNEY FC striker Mark Bridge has been ruled out of this weekend's clash with Gold Coast United due to a stomach strain and is no certainty to return for the following encounter. 6 Jan 2011
Fury Wooden Spoon 'Insult'

Fury Wooden Spoon 'Insult'

NORTH Queensland Fury boss Franz Straka has vowed to fight tooth and nail to avoid the A-League's wooden spoon and says finishing last would be an 'insult' to the hard work of the embattled club. 5 Jan 2011
Neville: We Can End Roar Run

Neville: We Can End Roar Run

SCOTT Neville is confident that his Perth Glory side can finally bring Brisbane Roar's long unbeaten record crashing down when the two sides clash at Suncorp Stadium on Friday. 5 Jan 2011
Herbert Wants Century Celebration

Herbert Wants Century Celebration

RICKI Herbert will celebrate another special milestones in his coaching career tonight as he looks to get the better of Melbourne Victory at Westpac Stadium. 5 Jan 2011
Roar Issue City Rallying Cry

Roar Issue City Rallying Cry

RUNAWAY A-League leaders Brisbane Roar have called on the city to embrace the team playing "some of the best football ever seen in an Australian domestic competition". 5 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group D

Asian Cup 2011 - Group D

D is for 'Death'. A very competitive group features Asian Cup holders Iraq, perennial up-and-downers Iran, World Cup 2010 finalists DPR Korea and strong qualifiers United Arab Emirates. With a number of unpredictable teams, Group D leaves pundits scratching their heads. 5 Jan 2011
GCU Produce Stunning NYL Fightback

GCU Produce Stunning NYL Fightback

GOLD Coast United Youth has produced an incredible fightback to defeat Perth Glory Youth 6-4 at Owen Park on Sunday in one of the best ever games in the National Youth League. 2 Jan 2011
Holger's Macca Faith

Holger's Macca Faith

SOCCEROOS striker Scott McDonald says the arrival of Holger Osieck to the Australia helm has helped release the pressure on him as he tries to end his 20-game international goal drought. 2 Jan 2011
Broich Set To Miss Reds Clash

Broich Set To Miss Reds Clash

BRISBANE Roar appear set to be without German midfield maestro Thomas Broich for the crucial top-of-the-table clash with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Sunday evening. 2 Jan 2011
Roar Women Move Clear At Top

Roar Women Move Clear At Top

BRISBANE Roar Women have defeated Sydney FC Women 1-0 in soaring heat at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday. 2 Jan 2011
Garcia Set To Miss Asian Cup

Garcia Set To Miss Asian Cup

AUSTRALIA appears set to lose another attacking option for this month's AFC Asian Cup with Socceroo Richard Garcia set to miss the tournament due to a reoccurring knee injury. 1 Jan 2011