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Korea close in on Brazil spot

Korea close in on Brazil spot

Korea Republic took a step closer to FIFA World Cup 2014 qualification with a 1-0 victory over rivals Uzbekistan in Seoul on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Holger keeps a lid on Kruse praise

Holger keeps a lid on Kruse praise

SOCCERO Robbie Kruse won rave reviews for his man of the match performance against Jordan from everyone - except Australia coach Holger Osieck. 11 Jun 2013
Scolari looking to fix 'minor errors'

Scolari looking to fix 'minor errors'

Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari says his team's 3-0 win over France is just another step towards next year's World Cup finals. 11 Jun 2013
Holger spoilt for choice

Holger spoilt for choice

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck says having all 26 members of his squad fit for their World Cup qualifier against Jordan is a nice problem to have. 11 Jun 2013
Weight of history on Jordan

Weight of history on Jordan

THE WEIGHT of the occasion is clear for Jordan coach Adnan Hamad - simply put, Tuesday's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Australia is the biggest game in the country's history. 10 Jun 2013
Neill: We have to respect Jordan

Neill: We have to respect Jordan

SOCCEROO skipper Lucas Neill is not convinced Jordan will park the bus in their crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on tonight. 10 Jun 2013
Jedinak gives Osieck selection poser

Jedinak gives Osieck selection poser

Mile Jedinak's improved fitness has left Australia's head coach Holger Osieck with a headache before the World Cup qualifier with Jordan. 10 Jun 2013
Holman fit for Jordan test

Holman fit for Jordan test

Australia attacker Brett Holman says he is fully fit for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Jordan tomorrow. 10 Jun 2013
Butcher worried about England future

Butcher worried about England future

Former Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher is concerned about how Roy Hodgson's side will fare at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, if they qualify. 10 Jun 2013
Bring the noise, Australia

Bring the noise, Australia

NEWLY formed active support group Terrace Australis has drawn up its own battle plans for getting the Socceroos to their third successive World Cup. 6 Jun 2013
Honda geared up for World Cup

Honda geared up for World Cup

Keisuke Honda insists that he was always confident stepping up to take the penalty that saw Japan qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 5 Jun 2013
South Korea close in on Brazil 2014

South Korea close in on Brazil 2014

Japan sealed a spot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup after a draw with Australia, while South Korea also claimed a point in Tuesday's AFC qualifying. 5 Jun 2013
Holger Osieck disappointed by draw

Holger Osieck disappointed by draw

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck hailed his team's gritty performance that earned 1-1 draw against Japan - and almost snatched all three points until a very late penalty. 4 Jun 2013
Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

Oarsome goal but Japan snatch draw

SOCCEROOKIE Tommy Oar gave Australia a vital share of the points against Japan on the road to Rio with a late cross that turned into a crucial winner - only to see his side give away a penalty. 4 Jun 2013
Japan v Socceroos match action

Japan v Socceroos match action

All the match action from Saitama Stadium as Australia pursue World Cup qualification against Japan. Pics by Getty Images. 4 Jun 2013
Okon names his World Cup squad

Okon names his World Cup squad

YOUNG Socceroos Head Coach Paul Okon today named his final 21-player squad for the 2013 U20 World Cup starting next month in Turkey. 4 Jun 2013
Holger ignores calls for his head

Holger ignores calls for his head

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck is ignoring speculation surrounding his future as his side prepare for a crucial AFC World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday night. 3 Jun 2013
Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

Japan blast: Bulgar you, Australia!

JAPAN captain Makoto Hasebe has set the tone for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia by declaring that Bulgaria are a better team than the Socceroos. 31 May 2013
Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

Jedinak: Now it's all about Japan

CRYSTAL Palace captain Mile Jedinak has put his promotion celebrations on hold as he bids to help the Socceroos qualify for the 2014 World Cup. 31 May 2013
Oar's ready for any role in the Roos

Oar's ready for any role in the Roos

WITH a solid club season behind him, Tommy Oar is ready for whatever's thrown at him as the Socceroos go into Tuesday’s crunch World Cup qualifier against runaway Group B leaders Japan. 30 May 2013
Langerak: Next gen looking good

Langerak: Next gen looking good

BORUSSIA Dortmund goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has backed a new generation of Socceroos to come of age as the World Cup qualifying campaign goes down to the wire. 30 May 2013