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Qantas Young Socceroos go down in tour opener
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Qantas Young Socceroos go down in tour opener

The Qantas Young Socceroos has lost its opening game of their South American preparation tour, 2-1 to the Under 20 team of top Chilean side Colo Colo. Bruce Djite scored Australia's only goal.

AFC confirm Lebanon withdrawal from Asian Cup
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AFC confirm Lebanon withdrawal from Asian Cup

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed through their Competitions Committee that they have accepted Lebanon's request to withdraw from the qualifiers for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. The group will now just include Australia, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Kosmina appointed to Socceroos
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Kosmina appointed to Socceroos

Former national team captain and current Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has been appointed Qantas Socceroo assistant coach for the upcoming 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on August 16.

Arnold names 22-man training squad
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Arnold names 22-man training squad

Football Federation Australia has named 22 players for a three-day training camp in Melbourne next week as preparations step-up ahead of Australia's first 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifier on home soil.

Hyundai A-League players in Under 20 squad
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Hyundai A-League players in Under 20 squad

Six Hyundai A-League players have been included in a 20-man Qantas Young Socceroo squad for a five-match tour of South America as the team continues preparations for October’s Asian qualifiers for the 2007 FIFA World Youth Championship.

AFC confirms Lebanon withdrawal request
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AFC confirms Lebanon withdrawal request

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed that it had received a request from the Lebanese FA to withdraw from the 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Australia is currently scheduled to play Lebanon at Adelaide Oval on 31 August and again in Beirut on 15 November.