The Qantas Young Socceroos have defeated Yemen 4-1 in their opening match

Holger Osieck has claimed his first win as Qantas Socceroos coach with his side riding their luck on their way to 2-1 victory over Poland in Krakow.

New Australia coach Holger Osieck has a missed penalty and the heroics of Mark Schwarzer to thank as the Socceroos earned a 0-0 draw with Switzerland in St Gallen on Friday.

Incoming Australia manager Holger Ozieck was given plenty to ponder as he watched the Socceroos sink to a 2-0 loss to Slovenia in Ljubljana on Thursday morning.

Australia take out the country's first piece of Asian silverware on penalties.

Westfield Matildas beat Japan to make the final and book their place in next year's Women's FIFA World Cup

The Westfield Matildas lose but they've already progressed to the semis.

Westfield Matildas too strong for DPR Korea as they secure qualification to semis after 3-1 win

Australia has taken another step towards qualification for the 2011 Asian Cup, despite squandering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in Kuwait City.

Australia's Mr Reliable Tim Cahill has stepped up to re-invigorate the Qantas Socceroos' hopes of qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup, by scoring the winning goal in the 1-0 defeat of Oman at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne.