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Mini-Vinnie ready to assume mantle
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Mini-Vinnie ready to assume mantle

The man dubbed ‘Mini-Vinnie’ – Carl Valeri - is ready to assume the mantle that has been vacated by Vince Grella and help get the Socceroos back on track and qualify for the next phase of World Cup qualifiers.

Win against Qatar imperative says North
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Win against Qatar imperative says North

Defender Jade North believes it’s imperative that the Socceroos win next week’s game against Qatar in Doha, so to avoid a must win game in Sydney a week later against China.

Confidence still high for Socceroos
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Confidence still high for Socceroos

Qantas Socceroo midfielder Brett Holman has said despite the disappointment of losing to Iraq, confidence within the squad is still very high, leading into Saturday’s crucial match with Qatar at the Al Saad Stadium in Doha.

Neill to miss Qatar clash
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Neill to miss Qatar clash

Socceroos defender Lucas Neill will miss Australia's World Cup qualifier against Qatar and head straight to Sydney for the final match against China on June 22.

Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup
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Matildas finish fourth at Asian Cup

Australia have finished in fourth spot at the 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 3-0 defeat against world number ten Japan in the third place play-off match tonight at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge
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Matildas at full strength for Japan challenge

Australian coach Tom Sermanni will have a full complement of players available after the return of captain Cheryl Salisbury for today's Third Place match against Japan at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.