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New Midfield Duo Pleases Osieck

New Midfield Duo Pleases Osieck

SOCCEROOS boss Holger Osieck has identified his new midfield partnership of Matt McKay and Mark Bresciano as a major positive to draw from Thursday's 3-0 friendly win over Lebanon. 7 Sep 2012
Australia Ends Four-Game Winless Run

Australia Ends Four-Game Winless Run

AUSTRALIA has ended its four-game winless run and warmed up for Tuesday's important World Cup qualifier against Jordan in style with a comfortable 3-0 friendly triumph over Lebanon in Sidon on Thursday. 7 Sep 2012
Socceroos Train In Beirut

Socceroos Train In Beirut

Holger Osieck held his final training session ahead of the friendly against Lebanon overnight before next week's World Cup qualifier against Jordan. Pics by Getty Images. 6 Sep 2012
Holger: Roos Must Get Better

Holger: Roos Must Get Better

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck expects a 'different' team to produce a vastly improved performance in their international friendly against Lebanon overnight tonight. 6 Sep 2012
Red Tape Kills Elrich's Lebanon Role

Red Tape Kills Elrich's Lebanon Role

EXCLUSIVE: Western Sydney Wanderers star Tarek Elrich has sounded a warning to the Socceroos after FIFA red tape strangled his hopes of playing against them for Lebanon tonight. 5 Sep 2012
Kruse: Socceroos Need To Win

Kruse: Socceroos Need To Win

SOCCEROO Robbie Kruse says Australia's upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Jordan is a must-win encounter, and is bracing for a stern test. 5 Sep 2012
Spira Confident About Middle East Move

Spira Confident About Middle East Move

MATTHEW Spiranovic has defended his controversial move to the Middle East - and insisted it can benefit the Socceroos in the long run. 5 Sep 2012
Holland Revels in Socceroo Recall

Holland Revels in Socceroo Recall

HAVING found his feet for club side Austria Wien, James Holland is now looking to regain a regular spot for Australia and says he's 'extremely delighted' at his international return. 5 Sep 2012
Ruka's Time To Shine For The Roos

Ruka's Time To Shine For The Roos

NIKITA Rukavytsya wants to impress for club and country after earning a move from relegated Hertha Berlin to Bundesliga club Mainz. 4 Sep 2012
Jones Returns To The Roos For Injured Fed

Jones Returns To The Roos For Injured Fed

BRAD Jones has returned to the Socceroos fold for the first time in more than 18 months, with Holger Osieck handing the Liverpool goalkeeper a late call-up for Friday's friendly with Lebanon. 4 Sep 2012
Socceroos To Take On Lebanon

Socceroos To Take On Lebanon

AUSTRALIA will play Lebanon in Beirut on September 6 as a warm up for their World Cup qualifier against Jordan just a few days later. 27 Jul 2012
Korea Name Strong Squad for Opening Qualifier

Korea Name Strong Squad for Opening Qualifier

South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae has named a strong squad for the country's opening World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on September 2. 22 Aug 2011
China Squeeze Past Lebanon Towards Asian Cup

China Squeeze Past Lebanon Towards Asian Cup

China edged closer to the 2011 Asian Cup finals with a 1-0 win over Lebanon at Hangzhou Yellow Dragon Stadium. 23 Nov 2009
Second Win for Syria

Second Win for Syria

Syria notched up their second win in a row with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon to move to the summit of Group D in qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup. 29 Jan 2009
Lebanon Try To Snare Elrich

Lebanon Try To Snare Elrich

NEWCASTLE Jets defender Tarek Elrich has been offered a place in the Lebanese national team - but he declined, saying his heart is with the green and gold. 24 Sep 2008
Saudi Do Just Enough Over Lebanon

Saudi Do Just Enough Over Lebanon

Saudi Arabia all but guaranteed their place in the final round of qualifying for the World Cup after Redha Tukar's brace sealed a 2-1 win over Lebanon at King Fahad International Stadium on Saturday. 8 Jun 2008
Saudi Fight Back For Thrashing

Saudi Fight Back For Thrashing

Saudi Arabia came from behind to post an emphatic 4-1 win over Lebanon in their World Cup qualifier at King Fahad International Stadium on Monday. 3 Jun 2008
WCQ: Singapore Brace Beats Lebanon

WCQ: Singapore Brace Beats Lebanon

Singapore gave their World Cup Qualifying campaign a much-needed boost witha 2-0 victory over Lebanon at the National Stadium on Wednesday. 27 Mar 2008
Olyroos Step Closer To Beijing

Olyroos Step Closer To Beijing

The Olyroos are on track for a berth at the 2008 Olympic Games after defeating Group A rivals Lebanon 3-0 at Bluetongue Stadium. 13 Sep 2007