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'Japan Are No Better Than Us'

'Japan Are No Better Than Us'

Helio Anjos wants to rid his players of an inferiority complex as Saudi Arabia aim to break their Asian Cup hoodoo against Japan in tonight's semi-final clash. 24 Jul 2007
Gary Blasts FFA Money Men

Gary Blasts FFA Money Men

EXCLUSIVE - Newcastle Jets supremo Gary Van Egmond has waded into the debate on the Socceroos’ Asian Cup preparation saying: “Admin staff shouldn’t be making football decisions”. 24 Jul 2007
Viduka Set To Quit Socceroos

Viduka Set To Quit Socceroos

MARK Viduka looks set to quit the Socceroos in the wake of the disappointing Asian Cup debacle. 24 Jul 2007
Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special

Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special

The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. 23 Jul 2007
Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special II

Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special II

The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. 23 Jul 2007
Japan Game A TV Record

Japan Game A TV Record

The Australia v Japan match on Saturday created a new Australian pay TV record audience with an average of 419,000 people watching the game on Fox Sports. 23 Jul 2007
Kewell: We Must Learn Lessons

Kewell: We Must Learn Lessons

Harry Kewell believes Australia will now approach any future Asian continental engagements in a different manner after their maiden AFC Asian Cup adventure was ended in a penalty shootout against Japan. 22 Jul 2007
Viduka Hails Aussies' Spirit

Viduka Hails Aussies' Spirit

Australia striker Mark Viduka was delighted by the character shown by the Socceroos despite crashing out in the quarter-finals. 22 Jul 2007
Arnold Rues 'Toughest' Loss

Arnold Rues 'Toughest' Loss

Australia coach Graham Arnold revealed Saturday's penalty shootout defeat was the toughest loss of his coaching career as the Socceroos failed to met their pre-tournament expectations. 22 Jul 2007
Australia-Japan - Pic Special

Australia-Japan - Pic Special

If you can bear to look at it, here are the pics from Australia's agonising exit from the Asian Cup. 22 Jul 2007
Aussies Pay The Penalty

Aussies Pay The Penalty

Japan 1 Australia 1 (Japan win 4-3 on penalties) 22 Jul 2007
Aloisi: Let History Be Repeated

Aloisi: Let History Be Repeated

Australia striker John Aloisi is banking on history repeating when the Socceroos meet Japan tonight. 21 Jul 2007
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special III

'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special III

Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. 21 Jul 2007
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special II

'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special II

Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. 21 Jul 2007
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special

'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special

Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. 21 Jul 2007
'We Can Get The Result': Socceroos

'We Can Get The Result': Socceroos

Australia midfielder Mark Bresciano has played Shunsuke Nakamura before but admits he is not the man to come up with a plan to deal with the Japan maestro. 21 Jul 2007
'We Love To Be Underdogs': Arnold

'We Love To Be Underdogs': Arnold

Australia coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos will again be able to turn in a match-winning display against Japan. 21 Jul 2007
Heff Backs Pal For Japan Sequel

Heff Backs Pal For Japan Sequel

DEAN Heffernan is keen to swell the A-League numbers in the Socceroos but hopes Graham Arnold will stick with his pal who beat him to it. 20 Jul 2007
Australia Out Of Asian Cup - minute by minute

Australia Out Of Asian Cup - minute by minute

Japan has knocked Australia out of the Asian Cup in a dramatic penalty shoot-out after drawing 1-1 in extra-time. Read the minute by minute commentary here. 20 Jul 2007
Legends Plot Japan Defeat

Legends Plot Japan Defeat

EXCLUSIVE - Three Sydney FC stars who know more about Japan than most have revealed how the Socceroos should tackle the Blue Samurai on Saturday night. 20 Jul 2007
Send YOUR Support To The Socceroos

Send YOUR Support To The Socceroos

Show your support for the Socceroos by sending them a message wishing them all the best for the game against Japan. 20 Jul 2007