June 28, 2006
SOCCEROOS!!!
A Look Back at Australia's Quest
June 25, 2006
BITTER DEFEAT FOR SOCCEROOS
Stoppage time pk send Italy through
KAISERLSAUTERN, Germany---Second half substitute Francesco Totti scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give Italy a 1-0 win over Australia.
June 22, 2006
HOPPING INTO THE SECOND ROUND
Australia advances with 2-2 draw vs. Croatia
Australia fell behind in the opening minutes of the first half and again in the second half but rallied both times to earn a 2-2 draw with Croatia at Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion Thursday. The result pushes the Socceroos into the second round for the first time ever while the stunned Croats go home.
June 18, 2006
"A" FOR EFFORT
Socceroos go all-out in 2-0 loss to Brazil
Australia's World Cup effectively ended after Sunday's 2-0 loss to Brazil eliminated them from Group contention, but the Socceroos gave the reigning champions a run for their money at the Olympiastadion.
June 12, 2006
SOCCEROOS STRIKE
Cahill's late brace lifts Australia over Japan
It took Australia 32 years to score their first World Cup goal. It took Tim Cahill five minutes to score his country’s second. The Everton midfielder’s dramatic brace in the final six minutes lifted Australia to a stunning 3-1 over Japan in a Group F opener at Fritz-Walter-Stadion.
May 23, 2006
HIDDINK NAMES AUSTRALIA ROSTER
Socceroos Represent Oceania for the Last Time
May 20, 2006
32-YEAR ITCH
Australia ready for 1st WC since 1974
It happens like clockwork. Once every 32 years. Australia qualifies for the World Cup when it is hosted by Germany. The Socceroos first accomplished that feat in 1974. Now, more than a generation later after great frustration while being on the World Cup doorstep for three consecutive tournaments, Australia is back in.
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