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Friday, 21 November 2008

Socceroos pull off great escape  

20/11/2008 11:00:00 AM. A Mark Bresciano goal in the dying seconds gave the Socceroos a 1-0 win despite being completely outplayed by Bahrain in Wednesday night's World Cup qualifier.

I cannot say that I'm not happy with the three points, because I'm very happy with the three points... Pim Verbeek

 

Benitez looks to Spanish stars as the Reds focus on title  

Rafa Benitez with start striker Fernando Torres | Getty

1 hour 44 minutes ago. Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez expects the feel-good factor from his Spanish contingent's international adventure will help keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

It was good to see so many of our players involved because it shows how important Liverpool are. Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez

 

Capello stunned by England's progress  

England manager Fabio Capello | AP

7 hours 47 minutes ago. England manager Fabio Capello admitted on Friday that he has been stunned by the progress made by a team which was in utter disarray when he took over in February.

We are further forward than I thought we would be after our first year... England manager Fabio Capello

 

Japan fired up for crucial WC qualifier against Socceroos  Comments

Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura | Getty

20/11/2008 9:04:00 PM. After Japan destroyed Qatar 3-0 in Doha, their coach Takeshi Okada fired a warning against complacency ahead of a clash with group rival Australia.

We want to fight Australia as if we face them in the World Cup finals. Japan's Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura

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WC 2010: Mexico, Honduras, Trinidad through to next phase  

Fifa World Cup

20/11/2008 6:46:00 PM. Honduras, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago claimed the last three berths on Wednesday for next year's final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

My wish is to take the team to the World Cup in South Africa. Sven-Goran Eriksson

 

Gold Coast United sign Griffiths  

Adam Griffiths celebrates Newcastle's championship win | Getty

20/11/2008 6:19:00 PM. Newcastle Jets championship winning defender Adam Griffiths has agreed to a three-year deal with A-League expansion club Gold Coast United.

He's (Griffiths) versatile, experienced and a good leader. Gold Coast United chief executive Clive Mensink

 

More injury woes for Glory  

Nick Rizzo adds to the Glory's injury woes | Getty

54 minutes ago. Perth Glory's injury woes have continued, with winger Nick Rizzo ruled out of Sunday's A-League clash with Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.

Craig's a fantastic leader and fantastic player, he's the real heart and soul of (Queensland's) their side, so it is a loss for them... Perth coach Dave Mitchell

 

Walcott out for three months  

Theo Walcott | AP

6 hours 34 minutes ago. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed Theo Walcott will be sidelined for at least three months after dislocating his shoulder while training with England, press reports said on Thursday.

Theo dislocated his shoulder during training, he will be out for at least three months... Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

 

Round 12 A-League preview  

A-League

20/11/2008 8:04:00 PM. Preview of round 12 of the A-League this weekend (all times local).

 

We can not play like that against Japan: Socceroos  

Tim Cahill | AAP

20/11/2008 6:50:00 PM. The Socceroos took another big stride on the road to South Africa 2010 but got a significant World Cup wake-up call from what captain Lucas Neill described as an "embarrassing" win over Bahrain.

Because our first two games (1-0 win over Uzbekistan and 4-0 win over Qatar) were quite good people start to think it's an easy qualification run. Pim Verbeek

 

We were poor but we're tough: Socceroos  

Tim Cahill and Mark Bresciano | AAP

20/11/2008 12:27:00 PM. The Socceroos have acquired a resilience that sets them apart from Australian teams of the past, according to star midfielder Tim Cahill.

Years ago an Australian team would probably walk away from here losing 1-0... Tim Cahill

 
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