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10 men make the difference

BLOG_AU — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:03:09 GMT

Winning was critical for the Socceroos, playing a tough Oman opposition in front of an unforgiving away crowd.

Early blows in the form of a red card and a goal by Oman meant there were two options; give in or step up.

Australia played the only way they know how - tough and determined, and step up they did.

With a man and a goal down the Socceroos pulled together to respond with 75 minutes of herculean effort. No surrender.

In the end it was Luke Wilkshire and Brett Emerton who scored the crucial goals to make the difference.

The journey from junior football to world class

BLOG_AU — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:07:23 GMT

Jason Culina's road to the top hasn't been easy. After being selected to play for a top European club, his career started slowly. Fast forwad to present day, and he's a regular starter with the Socceroos and has represented his country on numerous occassions.

Hear what Jason has to say about becoming a world class player and how the game changes at elite level.

One point away

BLOG_AU — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:10:40 GMT

Last night the Socceroos had an emphatic 2-0 win over Uzbekistan in Sydney, putting them one point away from qualification for South Africa 2010.

Four years ago it was a different story. Qualification went down to the wire. No one will have forgotten that night in Sydney when qualifying was decided on penalties. Fast forward to last night and after the win the Socceroos need one more point to qualify with three games in hand.

A draw in any of those games will be good enough. But can you see our squad sitting on their hands and playing for a draw? Not likely…

One day you hope to be there, but never think you actually will

BLOG_AU — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:26:18 GMT

In 2006 the Socceroos qualified for the world’s largest football tournament for the first time in 32 years. Hear the team’s thoughts on what it meant to get there and what they’ll do to take the next step in the journey to reach South Africa 2010.

Four goals in two games is Next Level

BLOG_AU — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:37:12 GMT

Any footballer will tell you that making the first eleven to play for your country is the highest honour in the game.

After taking to the pitch for his 69th appearance in the green and gold, Brett Emerton still wants to make the most of this honour.

Off the back of scoring two goals in Australia’s last qualifier in Doha, he stepped up again in Brisbane last night to add another two to his total, taking his total goals scored for Australia to sixteen.

Scoring a goal in your team’s national colours is as good as it gets. Scoring four in two games is Next Level.

Taking the next step in the journey is Next Level

Lukester2007 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:16:32 GMT

After defeating Qatar 3-1 the Socceroos are through to the next round of Qualifying for South Africa 2010. But looking down the score sheet you’d be forgiven for doing a doubletake. Emerton with 2 against his name is not what you’d expect to see. Switching from right back to right midfield and scoring twice is Next Level.

Super June is Next Level

Lukester2007 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:55:24 GMT

It’s European off-season and the Socceroos have come together to complete the current round of qualifying for South Africa in 2010. See how Jason Culina, Vince Grella, Mark Bresciano and Brett Emerton plan on taking it to the Next Level against Qatar in Super June.

Inside the Socceroos

Lukester2007 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:39:56 GMT

Inside the Socceroos will feature the latest news and moves from the Socceroos camp on their road to South Africa in 2010. Stay tuned for a heap of new stuff including videos, blogs, training tips, and ongoing news from the team.