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	Socceroonet.com - View topic - Socceroos defeated but not disgraced (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Socceroos have been knocked out of contention at the Confederations Cup after a 4-2 loss to Argentina in their Group A match marred by defensive errors and questionable refereeing decisions.
		The Socceroos were fuming over a decision not to award them what appeared a blatant penalty at a vital stage of the match.
		Socceroos coach Frank Farina blamed the penalty decision and elementary defensive errors which gifted the Argentines at least two goals for his side's defeat.
	jconserv.net /socceroonet/viewtopic.php?t=540&... (691 words)

	Financial Review: Moore named Socceroos' skipper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Moore, 28, was named Socceroos captain for the match in the absence of usual skipper Paul Okon, who was left out of the squad.
		But Socceroos coach Frank Farina said the Queenslander's elevation was just for the Venezuela match and hinted Okon and Kewell would both come into captaincy contention once they returned to the squad.
		But Moore's case to be long-term Socceroos captain is helped by the fact he skippers his club side and has an impeccable track record in his six-year involvement with the national team, producing the goods in the matches that count.
	afr.com /cgi-bin/newtextversions.pl?pagetype=printer&path=/articles/2004/02/17/1076779958747.html (392 words)

	7news sport
		Milicevic, Socceroos coach Frank Farina and skipper Craig Moore believed the penalty was dubious, with television replays showing Milicevic made little if any contact with Friedrich.
		The Socceroos were also critical of Paraguayan referee Carlos Amarilla's decision not to send off German defender Robert Huth for crunching John Aloisi in an incident which led to Australia's opening goal - a 21st minute free-kick to Josip Skoko which cancelled out Kevin Kuranyi's 17th minute opener.
		Socceroos striker Mark Viduka was a late withdrawal - Farina deciding not to risk his injured hamstring despite the big striker training well all week.
	seven.com.au /news/sport/87539 (696 words)

	Ever wondered why so many Australian footballers (Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas) play overseas?
		“Socceroos midfielder Marco Bresciano has joined Serie A side Parma after he completed a lucrative move from newly promoted Empoli.
		Naturally the Kiwis are rubbing salt into the wound saying the Socceroos have an inflated opinion of themselves.
		Finally a sponsorship for the Socceroos arrives, and yes, you guessed it, it is an international company.
	edmundoe.tripod.com /page9.htm (2178 words)

	ABC Sport - Socceroos
		Celebrations are continuing after the Socceroos' victory over Uruguay to qualify for the finals of the football World Cup in Germany next year.
		Socceroos assistant coach Graham Arnold says the side has enjoyed an ideal preparation for tonight's second World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay at Sydney's Olympic stadium.
		Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has called on tonight's sell-out crowd at Sydney's Olympic Stadium to help Australia qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1974.
	www.abc.net.au /football/socceroos.htm (708 words)

	7news sport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink is considering the radical step of resting some players from the first leg of the World Cup playoff next month to save them for the return encounter in Australia.
		Kewell is not the only Socceroo short on match practice and likely to still be so by the time the South American playoff rolls around.
		The Socceroos did receive some good news, with Hiddink saying goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac is likely to be fit enough to play against Jamaica despite rolling an ankle at training.
	feeds.latinamericanews.net /?rid=ab8dd00f9f150c12&... (490 words)

	André Krüger THE SOUTHERN CROSS Socceroos Word Cup 1974 Germany
		The Socceroos will line up against favourites West Germany as well as East Germany and Chile in Group One for the preliminary round-robin tournament in Hamburg and Berlin.
		The Socceroos left the training camp Ochsenzoll with the team bus at 2:30pm on the way to the Volkspark Stadium.
		Socceroo striker Adrian Alston had gone into the German dressing room before the match had begun and asked Beckenbauer if he could get his shirt after the game.
	www.ak-tsc.de /wc74-en.htm (1552 words)

	The Australian: Socceroos campaign taking shape (archived) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Aloisi, given a leave pass by Socceroos coach Frank Farina to play in the Spanish Cup, came on as a substitute and scored a header with virtually his first touch to send the match into extra-time.
		Socceroos coach Frank Farina said he was pleased with how the big striker was progressing and Viduka would play some role against Germany if he came through another two or three full training sessions.
		The tournament, in which the Socceroos are guaranteed group matches against Germany, Argentina and Tunisia even if they don't qualify for the semi-final stage, looms as the perfect shop window.
	www.theaustralian.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5744,15595836^23215,00.html (502 words)

	Socceroonet.com - View topic - Socceroos strikers alive to promise of dead rubber (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Socceroos strikers alive to promise of dead rubber
		His performance was a revelation for a player who has been out for so long - a clear indication that, despite his lack of goals for his country, his ability to hold up the ball and bring others into play continues to offer a crucial dimension to the team.
		Farina's decision is whether to stick with the formation he started with against Germany and Argentina or change to the way he played in the second half against the Argentinians, when the Socceroos went to three at the back to accommodate Viduka and Aloisi in the team.
	jconserv.net /socceroonet/viewtopic.php?t=563&sid=503726c1af226ab5c4e83f7462a9fd81 (685 words)

	André Krüger THE SOUTHERN CROSS Socceroos
		The 1974 Socceroos' success was no fluke, even if it was unexpected.
		As their exploits fade into history, they should still be an example for the young, and for the money-rich and resource-pampered stars of today.
		Regardless of when and how often in the future the Socceroos qualify for the World Cup, the first Socceroos to do so were those of the 1974 team who went to Germany.
	www.ak-tsc.de /soccer-en.htm (386 words)

	Socceroos' overtime earns a ticket to the show - Letters - Opinion - smh.com.au
		Well done, Socceroos, and I'm sure you'll all be pleased to hear that Johnny Warren scored a red card for making too much noise in heaven last night.
		I did know, however, that Mark Viduka could score with his back to the goal, and that Harry Kewell was a dynamo on the left flank with a deft touch.
		Brickbats to all those, media included, who consider that hurling insults during the playing of a visiting nation's national anthem is part of the gamesmanship of sport.
	www.smh.com.au /letters (2291 words)

	Socceroos arrive home - The Nation - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au
		The Socceroos' charter flight touched down at Sydney Airport about 10am, 45 minutes late but with all players on board free of injury and able to stretch out and relax on the plane which was specially fitted with massage tables.
		Uruguay's commercial flight was a 747 while the Socceroos' charter was on a smaller 767.
		The Socceroos received a warm welcome from supporters as they followed a similar route out of the airport's terminal.
	www.news.com.au /story/0,10117,17238554-421,00.html (561 words)

	A-League News: The Latest News and Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Uruguay mourns loss to 'mediocre' Socceroos - Soccer - Sport - theage.com.au: "Uruguayans have reacted with horror to their loss to Australia in the World Cup qualifier last night, with the national coach branding it the worst experience of his life.
		Sydney plans Socceroos tickertape parade - Soccer - Sport - theage.com.au: "A tickertape parade through Sydney to celebrate the World Cup-bound Socceroos could be held as early as tomorrow, the NSW government says.
		Socceroos claim mental edge with charter flight home: "Australia claimed a psychological edge over their Uruguayan rivals by enjoying the comforts of a charter flight home from Montevideo ahead of their decisive FIFA World Cupâ¢ play-off on Wednesday."
	www.neurotribe.net /aleague (6110 words)

	The Courier-Mail: Socceroos on guard for 'hijack' ploy [25oct05] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		SOCCEROOS assistant coach Graham Arnold yesterday resisted the urge to panic about Uruguay's rumoured plans to delay the kick-off time of the first World Cup playoff match by five hours.
		The first match on November 12 is scheduled for 4pm – one hour later than the first qualifier between the the countries in 2001.
		That leaves the Socceroos plenty of time to catch a commercial flight out of Montevideo and back to Australia where preparations for the sold-out November 16 leg will start immediately.
	www.thecouriermail.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5936,17018770^10389,00.html (755 words)

	THE WORLD GAME
		The Socceroos may be forced to blood uncapped goalkeeper Ante Covic in their final pre-World Cup hitout this weekend as their training camp in the Netherlands starts to resemble a hospital ward.
		The Socceroos are already without injured centre-back Craig Moore, who hasn't played at all this season because of hamstring and back problems.
		It leaves the Socceroos facing the prospect of fielding a vastly inexperienced back-three - possibly Lucas Neill, Jon McKain and Michael Thwaite or Simon Colosimo - in front of the uncapped Covic.
	feeds.netherlandsnews.net /?rid=3659dae76571a5d4&... (531 words)

	Sports Australia - Football Match Report: Socceroos qualify for World Cup Play-off [Sep 6, 2005]
		The Socceroos will play-off against the fifth-best South American nation in November for a berth at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany following a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Solomon Islands in Honiara today.
		The Socceroos had more possession but were unable to create much in the way of goalscoring opportunities with only Bresciano, Cahill and Thompson troubling the goalkeeper in the first half.
		Perth Glory's Henry Fa'Arodo scored from the penalty spot after Commins Menapi had his penalty saved by Socceroos goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac, only to see the referee order a retake on the advice of the linesman after Kalac was deemed to have moved off his line.
	www.sportsaustralia.com /articles/sep05/artid3712.html (419 words)

	CPFC BBS - Craig Foster & the Socceroos
		Forthright midfielder Craig Foster says the Socceroos must have a clear objective in the three-match series against Paraguay, which kicks off at Sydney Football Stadium on Friday night, to start winning consistently.
		Foster, 31, believes that is only way for the Socceroos to stop the debate about the composition of the squad.
		The Socceroos trained twice yesterday to begin their build-up for the Paraguay series, with skipper Paul Okon - who has agreed terms with Middlesbrough - joining the squad after the morning session at Sydney University.
	www.cpfc.org /forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2887 (734 words)

	The Daily Telegraph \| Socceroos filled with belief (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		REACHING inside the mind of Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has been a key part of the background hum of the week, as the guessing game over his lineup for tomorrow morning's destiny date with Uruguay reaches its zenith.
		Under a blazing sun at the Socceroos' base at San Lorenzo Stadium during the week - a grim cement fortress nestled in a slum precinct far away from the bustling boulevards of uptown Buenos Aires - Hiddink cajoled, confronted and cracked jokes with his 23-man squad.
		Grabbing Harry Kewell in a playful bear hug one moment, he would later be seen pushing the palm of his hand into Kewell's head in a gesture of exasperation at a message that hadn't got through.
	dailytelegraph.news.com.au /story/0,20281,17214270-5001023,00.html (582 words)

	Herald Sun: Socceroos plan for Uruguayan tricks [25oct05] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		FOOTBALL Federation Australia chief executive John O'Neill says the Socceroos won't be caught off guard if Uruguay tries to complicate their World Cup playoff plans by delaying the start of next month's first-leg match.
		That would leave the Socceroos at a serious disadvantage with less time to recover from the travel between the closely scheduled matches.
		He didn't want to be drawn on whether he thought delaying the start of the first leg was payback for the Socceroos' rejection of that request.
	www.heraldsun.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5478,17023167^11088,00.html (473 words)

	Herald Sun: Socceroos cop abuse [13nov05] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		CHAOTIC scenes greeted the Socceroos in Montevideo ahead of this morning's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
		Players and coaching staff, flanked by a protective shield of 20 armed police, ran a gauntlet of 50 foul-mouthed hecklers after arriving in a convoy escorted by two motorcycle outriders and five police cars with sirens sounding.
		Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink, a Spanish speaker fully aware of the soccer obsession which pervades South American culture, wasn't unduly bothered.
	www.heraldsun.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5478,17226653^11088,00.html (327 words)

	Ever Wondered Why So Many Australian Footballers Play Overseas
		The war of words has begun but instead of with the opponents it is with the clubs that try and to force the Socceroos to deny their origins.
		Socceroos are placed third in the Confederations Cup as they pip Brazil 1-0.
		In the continuing saga of “Will he or Won’t he?” it looks like the Ghoul is going to pike out again for the Socceroos as he sulks about a few home truths and he is even threatening to sue- in the case of The Ghoul v IEC.
	edmundoe.tripod.com /page6.htm (3100 words)

	Australia part of Oceania for World Cup
		The regional classification does have some significance, and is likely to be kinder to the Socceroos, who don't officially become an Asian nation until January 1.
		The Socceroos have no recent finals appearances, and their ranking of 54 is the lowest of all finalists except Angola's 60th.
		The Socceroos should not be short of candidates to play friendlies against, now that they have qualified, but will clearly avoid countries drawn in their group.
	news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=72657 (561 words)

	Xtratime Community - Qantas Young Socceroos Defeat Newcastle Jets
		The Qantas Young Socceroos (Australia u-20s) have turned on a stunning display to defeat Hyundai A-League club Newcastle Jets 4-0 in the first match of their 11-day camp in Newcastle tonight.
		Newcastle Jets without Qantas Socceroos Ante Milicic and Nick Carle were behind after just five minutebenefiting as he added his name to the scoresheet 11 minutes from half time.
		The Qantas Young Socceroos will now take on Sydney FC at Marconi Stadium on Wednesday before completing their match schedule with a match against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday.
	www.xtratime.org /forum/showthread.php?t=159250 (462 words)

	Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas, Australian soccer,
		This attempt to denigrate our Socceroos is typical of this organisation and the media in general.
		Both the USA and Socceroos fielded strong experimental sides in what promised to be a match of the future.
		While on the subject of USA v Socceroos, this media ignorance extended not only to Viduka but also playing for Australia was Kasey Wehrman the promising talent from Brisbane.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Stadium/6954 (5889 words)

	Telstra Stadium - Telstra Stadium
		The Socceroo have broken a 32 year hoodoo by qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
		Key defender Craig Moore is missing from the Socceroos' 23 player squad for the FIFA World Cup showdown.
		Uruguay has emerged from the South American group to confront the Socceroos in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Telstra Stadium on Wednesday night 16 November.
	www.telstrastadium.com.au (486 words)

	Give Me Soccer - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Qantas Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has named a 23-man squad ahead of November's 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers including the Powerade Series match where Australia's destiny will be decided on November 16.
		The Qantas Socceroos have secured a confidence-boosting 5-0 victory over Jamaica in their final outing prior to their FIFA World Cup play-off matches against South American opposition next month.
		Qantas Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has named a 25-man squad for a training camp in the Netherlands ahead of the October 9th Powerade Series match against Jamaica in London.
	www.givemesoccer.com (2621 words)

	OEM - Optimum Entertainment Managment - Anthony Snape returns from Europe and the Socceroos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Anthony was in Europe at the time when the call came through to ask if he would be the guest vocalist, so when the opportunity came up to perform at a football match, that just so happened to be the Socceroos, he jumped at the chance.
		With some shuffling of travel plans and desperate hunt for flights to London, Anthony went from Rome to London and back all within a space of less than 24 hours to perform.
		He returns to Oz where he is busy putting the finishing touches on his debut CD release and preparing for some solid touring to support the release for the remainder of 2006.
	www.optimume.com /content/view/29/2 (226 words)

	GN Online: Socceroos raring to go for first real test
		A total of 15 goals in their two-legged OFC final against Fiji makes things clear of the opposition for the Young Socceroos.
		But an opening game against the Czech Republic one Friday is bound to be the determining factor for the Australians.
		The Young Socceroos then spent a week in Australia before arriving in the UAE in the early hours yesterday following a 15-hour flight.
	www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=103876 (596 words)

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