World cup qualifier


Socceroos prevail, but Verbeek the real winner

He came, he saw, and like a skilled politician, has played his first 100 days in office perfectly. Francis Leach writes on Pim Verbeek’s first outing as Socceroos coach.

How a Harry Kewell miskick turned the game

Every four years we prepare ourselves for heartbreak. We watch the Socceroos with hope but know that though we might get close, fate will conspire against us. And so it seemed last night when the final whistle was blown at Telstra Stadium.

Australia aiming to make history in Sydney

Australia will make history on Wednesday if it can defeat Uruguay by two or more goals and qualify for the elusive World Cup finals.