Tommy Oar
The lowdown: road to Brazil
Now Australia have navigated the qualifiers, the countdown to Rio can begin in earnest.
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Dad's Army win the battle but war is on for invites to world's biggest party
Dominic Bossi Australia's old guard survived a barrage of criticism throughout a gruelling World Cup qualifying campaign and emerged with a strong case that, for now at least, that they are still the nation's best.
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Mission accomplished with hearts in mouths
Michael Lynch The Socceroos are through to the World Cup finals next year after beating Iraq 1-0 at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night in their Asian Group B qualifier.
Live: Socceroos v Iraq
After years watching his beloved Dunfermline play in the Scottish leagues, Jim Morrison brings his unique understanding of Route One football to Sydney as the Socceroos look to book a ticket to the...
Australia v Iraq: the lowdown
Sebastian Hassett All you need to know about Tuesday night's crucial World Cup qualifier between the Socceroos and Iraq at ANZ Stadium.
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Australia's staying power born on '67 tour of Vietnam
Craig Foster Japan are comfortably Asia's best these days, a formidable prospect at home, especially for an Australian team populated by players with so little recent football such as Lucas Neill, Brett Holman...
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One-track mind: Cahill urges Socceroos not to fall for Jordan's tempo trap
Michael Lynch It's all about Australia. The Socceroos shouldn't waste too much time worrying about Jordan, and instead should focus on their own strengths and advantages.
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Socceroos' old magic back in nick of time
Richard Hinds Mark Bresciano and Robbie Kruse dominating the midfield and making the usually tight confines of Etihad Stadium look like their personal Simpson Desert.
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Beat Iraqis and then party, Schwarzer tells Socceroos
Sebastian Hassett Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has warned his teammates to get over the euphoria of smashing Jordan 4-0 at Etihad Stadium, saying the task of getting to Brazil is "only half done".
Live: Japan v Socceroos
Dominic Bossi Australia face Japan in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Saitama.
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Late penalty denies Socceroos victory
Sebastian Hassett Australia’s chances of going to the 2014 World Cup remain alive after the Socceroos recorded a 1-1 draw with Japan at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday night.
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Socceroos prove point through 'tactical discipline'
Sebastian Hassett While Socceroos coach Holger Osieck rued the late penalty which cost Australia victory over Japan in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night, he’ll gladly take what may prove a critical point from...
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Neill calls on fans to help Socceroos finish job
Sebastian Hassett Socceroos captain Lucas Neill has implored fans in Melbourne and Sydney to create an atmosphere that will lift Australia to victory in their final two World Cup qualification matches this month.
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Harsh lessons and Socceroos must become fast learners
Sebastian Hassett There have been plenty of lessons learnt about the Socceroos in this final stage of World Cup qualifying, most of which have been harder to accept than others.
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Oarsome goal has Tommy pinching himself
Sebastian Hassett History might yet record it as the crucial moment in Australia's qualification for the 2014 World Cup but Tommy Oar still can't believe how his fluke effort nearly pinched a famous victory against...
Brosque happy to make way for Kennedy in starting side
Sebastian Hassett While Alex Brosque claims he's recovered from a groin injury that threatens to limit his impact in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, the forward feels he will lose his place in the starting side...
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Kennedy, Ognenovski earn Socceroos recalls as qualifiers loom
Dominic Bossi Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has recalled veterans Josh Kennedy, Sasa Ognenovski and captain Lucas Neill to his squad for the final three World Cup qualifiers.
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Spoiled for choice: Osieck has quantity and quality this time
Sebastian Hassett Although Holger Osieck reckons he's finally picked his starting side to face Oman in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier at ANZ Stadium, the Socceroos coach says it's brought him no end of sleepless...
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Live: World Cup qualifier, Socceroos v Oman
Justin Ballis Australia host Oman in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Sydney's ANZ Stadium. The Socceroos are second in Group B and have played a game less than their rivals, but must make home games count.
