Football

Mariners to face full-strength Kashiwa

Sebastian Hassett Central Coast Mariners' hopes of Kashiwa Reysol fielding a weakened side in Tuesday's Asian Champions League clash have been dashed with the Japanese side pulling a shock and bringing out their best...

Football

Champion Central Coast live to fight another day despite hefty home loss

Sebastian Hassett The history keeps coming for the Central Coast Mariners, who booked their place in the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday night despite losing 3-0 to Kashiwa Reysol at...

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A-League

Wearing the red and black sets Ono's star rising again

IT SEEMS impossible to fathom now, but the Western Sydney Wanderers went within a whisker of never calling Shinji Ono one of their own.

A-League

Popovic poised to gamble on injured trio

Sebastian Hassett Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic is set to make the biggest selection gamble of his short managerial career by starting Jerome Polenz, Aaron Mooy and Mark Bridge in Sunday's A-League grand...

Football

Mariners prepare for Lippi service

Sebastian Hassett Fresh from the euphoria of finally breaking through for their first A-League grand final win after four attempts, the Central Coast Mariners are on the cusp of more history - and a showdown against...

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Football

Corinthians defeat Chelsea to take Club World Cup title

Paolo Guerrero gets the only goal of final as Brazil team records second win in competition.

Football

Sydney FC axe football director as Petratos leaves club for Malaysia

Dominic Bossi Sydney FC wielded the axe on football director Gary Cole on Monday after the club's goalless draw with Melbourne Heart.

Last-gasp win in Hong Kong has Socceroos off to rocky start

Angela Habashy HONG KONG: With little time to recover from their unconvincing win over Hong Kong, it might be a case of survival of the fittest as the Socceroos prepare to face their toughest East Asia Cup...

Football

Socceroos draw with North Korea

Angela Habashy HONG KONG: Australia's hopes of qualifying for next year's East Asian Cup hang in the balance after drawing 1-1 with North Korea in the tournament's marquee match at Hong Kong Stadium on Wednesday...

Soccer

How the A-League clubs shape up

The 2012-13 A-League season is upon us, so we run through each team’s prospects.

A-League

Ono wanders in determined to shine

Sebastian Hassett THE A-League's newest boom recruit, Western Sydney Wanderers' marquee Shinji Ono, arrived in Sydney yesterday and promised to give ''everything'' to make the club a success.

Kennedy not looking beyond Oman clash

Soccer While the eyes of Asia are fixed on Australia's looming World Cup qualifying heavyweight clash with Japan in Brisbane, Josh Kennedy is more worried about the Socceroos' first-up challenge in Oman.

Adelaide through but Uzbeks stun ex-champs

Adelaide United have extended their dream run into the Asian Champions League quarter-finals, while Uzbek outfit Bunyodkor have stunned former winners Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma.

Soccer

Coach Osieck not convinced about Cahill's match fitness

Tom Wald IS SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck trying to send Tim Cahill a message? He just might be.

Live: World Cup qualifier, Socceroos v Japan

Dominic Bossi Join Dominic Bossi from 7.30pm as the Socceroos host Japan at Suncorp Stadium in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

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Football

Young soccer players to get a taste of Japanese culture

Courtney Rees Seventeen young Canberra soccer players will embark on the trip of a lifetime next month, getting a chance to immerse themselves in the Japanese culture.

Kennedy Aussies' shooting star

With the nickname of Jesus, it's fitting Josh Kennedy has emerged as the Socceroos' saviour - on and off the park - for tomorrow night's visit to Canberra.

Soccer

ACT juniors taste tough competition on Japan tour

Jon Tuxworth Capital Football coach Hector Alamos believes regular matches against high quality overseas outfits are essential for Canberra's junior talent to prosper.