New Zealand Almost Embarass Italy in Confed Cup Warmup

Italy came from behind to beat New Zealand 4-3 in their Confederations Cup warm-up clash in South Africa.

Shane Smeltz gave New Zealand a shock lead on 13 minutes when he headed home past Marco Amelia.

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Socceroos v Bahrain Goals and Highlights

See the goals and full highlights of Australia v Bahrain World Cup Qualifier in Sydney.

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Socceroos do it easy against Bahrain

Australia got their act together in the second half with two goals to beat Bahrain in Sydney earlier tonight. They remain on track to stay top of group A and will do so with at least a draw against Japan next Wednesday at the MCG.

Their performance was far from spectacular, but second half goals to winger Mile Sterjovski and defender David Carney ensured the Socceroos carried on their impressive form in the final stage of qualification.
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Goals & highlights from the game
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Socceroos Going to South Africa!

PIM Verbeek has guided the Socceroos to their second consecutive World Cup Finals despite their game against Qatar ending in a 0-0 draw.

They join Japan who earlier defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 in Tashkent who became the first team to qualify for South Africa, 2010.

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Lucas Neill Move is Back on the Agenda

Galatasaray, Olympiakos and Manchester City are believed to be the front-runners interested in Socceroos captain Lucas Neill, who has rejected a one-year deal at West Ham United.

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Socceroos Squad Meets in Dubai With Plenty of Time

The remaining members of the Socceroos squad will head for Dubai on Tuesday to prepare for Sunday’s (AEST) World Cup qualifier against Qatar.

Only six players are left to complete the extended squad, which is basing itself in Dubai this week before flying to Doha on Friday ahead of the crucial match.

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Cahill Keen to Play Despite Injury Doubt

Super Tim Cahill is determined to pull on the green and gold for the Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup clash against Qatar despite bruising his hip in Saturday’s FA Cup final.

Cahill limped from a tackle in the 6oth-minute when he clashed with Chelsea defender Alex.

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