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Fallon: Thank God For That!

Fallon: Thank God For That!

RORY Fallon thanked God and paid tribute to his father for helping him make history for the country he feared he would never be able to represent at full international level. 15 Nov 2009
Paston Recalls Penalty Heroics

Paston Recalls Penalty Heroics

ALL Whites goalkeeper Mark Paston revealed a lucky guess was behind the multi-million dollar penalty save that helped book his team's World Cup spot. 14 Nov 2009
Herbert: The Dream Goes On

Herbert: The Dream Goes On

NEW Zealand boss Ricki Herbert hailed a group of players who never stopped believing in the World Cup dream and backed all Saturday night's heroes to be on the plane to South Africa. 14 Nov 2009
New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

New Zealand Book World Cup Spot

NEW Zealand will join the Socceroos in South Africa next year after a Rory Fallon goal saw the All Whites defeat Bahrain 1-0 in Wellington. 14 Nov 2009
All Whites Sweat On Elliott

All Whites Sweat On Elliott

SIMON Elliott remains New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert's only concern heading into Saturday night's World Cup play-off against Bahrain. 13 Nov 2009
Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

Coveny Urges Kiwi Calm

EXCLUSIVE: New Zealand’s greatest ever goalscorer Vaughan Coveny has urged the All-Whites to keep their emotions in check during Saturday night’s blockbuster second leg World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 12 Nov 2009
Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

Phoenix Could Be World Cup Key

ALL Whites captain Ryan Nelsen believes the team's Wellington contingent will give New Zealand a big advantage in Saturday's vital World Cup qualifier against Bahrain. 10 Nov 2009
Kiwis World Cup Fury

Kiwis World Cup Fury

NEW Zealand are fuming over a FIFA ruling handing their opponent Bahrain a clear advantage if the team’s World Cup qualifier on Saturday is locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes and goes into extra time. 10 Nov 2009
Bahrain Warm Up With A Win

Bahrain Warm Up With A Win

BAHRAIN started their preparations for their forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup AFC/OFC qualifiers with a 5-1 win against Togo in an international friendly. 7 Nov 2009
Bahrain Target Stealing NZ's Finals Berth

Bahrain Target Stealing NZ's Finals Berth

Coach Milan Macala admits it would be a "dream" for his Bahrain side to secure their first ever World Cup appearance when they take on New Zealand for a place in South Africa on November 14. 3 Nov 2009
World Cup Boost For All Whites

World Cup Boost For All Whites

NEW Zealand are just 90 minutes away from joining the Socceroos in South Africa next year after holding Bahrain to a goalless draw in the first leg of their play-off decider. 11 Oct 2009
Kiwis Name Their WC Squad

Kiwis Name Their WC Squad

ALL Whites coach Ricki Herbert has selected the 19 players to face Bahrain in their World Cup qualifier Manama on October 10, including eight A-League stars. 29 Sep 2009
Macala Issues Rallying Cry

Macala Issues Rallying Cry

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala has called for one last push from his players as they moved a step closer to a place at next year's World Cup with a 2-2 draw at King Fahd International Stadium today. 10 Sep 2009
Bahrain Cool Despite Draw

Bahrain Cool Despite Draw

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala insists there is no more pressure on his side despite failing to earn a first-leg advantage in yesterday's World Cup play-off against Saudi Arabia in Manama. 6 Sep 2009
Bahrain Edge Past Uzbekistan

Bahrain Edge Past Uzbekistan

Mahmood Abdulrahman's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Bahrain over Uzbekistan at Bahrain National Stadium today to keep alive their hopes of a place at next year's World Cup. 18 Jun 2009
Pim Praises His Troops

Pim Praises His Troops

PIM Verbeek praised his players' professionalism after Australia's 2-0 win over Bahrain in Sydney. 11 Jun 2009
Kewell: Relax And Goals Will Come

Kewell: Relax And Goals Will Come

SOCCEROO talisman Harry Kewell says Scott McDonald needs to relax and the goals will come in the green and gold jersey. 11 Jun 2009
'Roo Carle’s Sky Blues Saviour

'Roo Carle’s Sky Blues Saviour

AN ECSTATIC Nicky Carle says his World Cup dream is on track - and he’s paid tribute to Sydney FC for handing him a Socceroo lifeline. 10 Jun 2009
Socceroos Scored And Rated

Socceroos Scored And Rated

WE SAW them in action and they won 2-0 against a plucky Bahrain side - but how did they perform individually? We score and rate them - but do you agree? 10 Jun 2009
Schwarzer's In Seventh Heaven

Schwarzer's In Seventh Heaven

SOCCEROOS keeper Mark Schwarzer celebrated his new role as skipper with a record SEVENTH consecutive clean sheet that's put him in FIFA history books for World Cup qualifiers. 10 Jun 2009
Pair's Joy At Scoresheet Return

Pair's Joy At Scoresheet Return

SOCCEROS strikeforce Dave Carney and Mile Sterjovski celebrated a long-awaited return to action and the scoresheet with their goals against Bahrain in Sydney tonight. 10 Jun 2009