Qantas Socceroos Head Coach Holger Osieck today named a 23-player squad for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Oman (Muscat, 11 November 2011) and Thailand (Bangkok, 15 November 2011).
Osieck has selected all 18 players who were part of the Qantas Socceroos squad that recently defeated Malaysia 5-0 at Canberra Stadium in Canberra and Oman 3-0 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
Coming into the Qantas Socceroos squad are Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell & Mark Schwarzer along with Western Australian Chris Herd who receives his first Qantas Socceroos squad selection and Queenslander Mitch Nichols who returns to the squad after making his debut against Kuwait in the AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifier in Canberra in March 2009.
The Qantas Socceroos will assemble in Dubai early next week for a short training camp before arriving in Muscat on Thursday 10 November to face Oman the next day at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium.
The Qantas Socceroos will then travel to Bangkok the following day (Saturday 12 November) to prepare for their match against Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium on Tuesday (15 November).
At this stage Football Federation Australia (FFA) has not been informed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) of any change to the venue or kick-off time and date for the match against Thailand due to the flood waters that are currently affecting Bangkok. FFA is in daily contact with the AFC regarding the situation and will advise all stakeholders immediately should the match details change.
The Qantas Socceroos are currently at the top of Group D with maximum points from their opening three matches followed by Thailand in second place then Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Both matches will be broadcast live and exclusive throughout Australia by FOX SPORTS.
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QANTAS SOCCEROOS SQUAD � Wednesday 2 November 2011
Player Name
Club, Country
A-International Appearances (goals)
Alex BROSQUE
Shimizu S-Pulse, JAPAN
9 (3)
Nathan COE
S�nderjysk Elitesport, DENMARK
3 (0)
Brett EMERTON
Sydney FC, AUSTRALIA
89 (18)
Adam FEDERICI
Reading FC, ENGLAND
6 (0)
Chris HERD
Aston Villa, ENGLAND
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Brett HOLMAN
AZ Alkmaar, NETHERLANDS
51 (7)
Mile JEDINAK
Crystal Palace FC, ENGLAND
30 (3)
Josh KENNEDY
Nagoya Grampus, JAPAN
28 (15)
Harry KEWELL
Melbourne Victory, AUSTRALIA
54 (16)
Neil KILKENNY
Bristol City FC, ENGLAND
13 (0)
Robbie KRUSE
Fortuna Dusseldorf, GERMANY
12 (2)
Matt McKay
Glasgow Rangers, SCOTLAND
21 (0)
Lucas NEILL
Al-Jazira Club, UAE
77 (0)
Mitch NICHOLS
Brisbane Roar, AUSTRALIA
1 (0)
Sasa OGNENOVSKI
Seongham Ilwha Chunma, KOREA REPUBLIC
12 (1)
Adam SAROTA
FC Utrecht, NETHERLANDS
2 (0)
Mark SCHWARZER
Fulham FC, ENGLAND
92 (0)
Matthew SPIRANOVIC
Urawa Red Diamonds, JAPAN
10 (0)
James TROISI
Kayserispor Kulubu, TURKEY
8 (1)
Carl VALERI
U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, ITALY
43 (1)
Luke WILKSHIRE
FK Dinamo Moscow, RUSSIA
64 (6)
Rhys WILLLIAMS
Middlesbrough FC, ENGLAND
8 (0)
Michael ZULLO
FC Utrecht, NETHERLANDS
8 (0)
Upcoming Match Details
2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Third Round Match Day 4
Oman v Qantas Socceroos
Friday 11 November, 2011
Sultan Qaboos Stadium, Muscat, Oman
Kick Off: 6.00pm local (1:00am AEDT)
2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Third Round Match Day 5
Thailand v Qantas Socceroos
Tuesday 15 November, 2011
Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
Kick Off: 6.00pm local (10:00pm AEDT)
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Needs more Durante.
Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.
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2 Points:
1. Interesting the lack of A-League players. Only one if you exclude Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton who have been consistantly picked as Socceroos over past 10 years or so.
2. BRETT HOLMAN!
That is All!C-Diddy2011-11-02 14:18:35
1. Interesting the lack of A-League players. Only one if you exclude Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton who have been consistantly picked as Socceroos over past 10 years or so.
2. BRETT HOLMAN!
That is All!C-Diddy2011-11-02 14:18:35
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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What is Alex Brosque doing in there?
Three for me, and two for them.
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What is Alex Brosque doing in there?
Brosque automatically qualifies for selection in an Australian Squad because he is playing in an overseas league, therefore he must be better than anoyone else in the A-League by default!
It's Standard Socceroo Selection Policy!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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Mitch Nichols will miss the match against WPX next Sunday because of his inclusion here.
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Durante must have arrived in welly about June 08, which means he's prob got another 20 months before aw eligibility. But would still prob be able to be selected for final qualifying phase. That is based on my limited understanding of the rules.
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Mitch Nichols will miss the match against WPX next Sunday because of his inclusion here.
Who was it (cough, splutter ... Hard News) that always reckoned Nichols was rubbish? He's on fire!
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A Socceroos call-up is not guarantee of quality. I mean they have called up Kewell and Emerton.
Having said that, if you have a nosey you will see I have been eating humble pie regarding Nicholls this season and I have now accepted he has become less 'snivelling overrated next Harry Kewell' and more 'hard working genuine asset to his club Mitch Nicholls'.
Keep up Marius.
Hard News2011-11-02 21:44:39
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Mitch Nichols will miss the match against WPX next Sunday because of his inclusion here.
Who was it (cough, splutter ... Hard News) that always reckoned Nichols was rubbish? He's on fire!
TBF...Ange is good enough to turn toto into an EPL quality player.
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What you're saying is the man can turn sh*t to gold.
Fuck this stupid game
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What is Alex Brosque doing in there?
Perhaps he is a class player?
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Reinaldo, however, was a turd too far, even for Ange.
I miss Reinaldo. So many happy memories.
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What is Alex Brosque doing in there?
Perhaps he is a class player?
In what world?
Three for me, and two for them.
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What is Alex Brosque doing in there?
Perhaps he is a class player?
In what world?
Not talking EPL standard,he deserves a chance for Oz.
He is playing in the J league, which most pundits reckon is a lot better than the A league.
Lets put it this way. Right now he would make a huge difference for the Nix.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6454746/Bresciano-back-for-Socceroos-against-Saudis
Australia: Mark Bresciano, Alex Brosque, Nicky Carle, David Carney, Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell, Michael Marrone, Mark Milligan, Lucas Neill (capt), Jade North, Sasa Ognenovski, Erik Paartalu, Matthew Ryan, Adam Sarota, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic, Michael Thwaite, Archie Thompson, James Troisi.
Still no Dura
but Jade North still makes the cut.
Australia: Mark Bresciano, Alex Brosque, Nicky Carle, David Carney, Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell, Michael Marrone, Mark Milligan, Lucas Neill (capt), Jade North, Sasa Ognenovski, Erik Paartalu, Matthew Ryan, Adam Sarota, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic, Michael Thwaite, Archie Thompson, James Troisi.
Still no Dura
but Jade North still makes the cut.
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Bizarre that Jade North would be selected ahead of Dura. North is in J2 and only in pre-season as well.
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I think it's bizzare that Nicky Carle would make the squad.
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Will Carle & Emerton be available this weekend for Sydney?
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/6454746/Bresciano-back-for-Socceroos-against-SaudisAustralia: Mark Bresciano, Alex Brosque, Nicky Carle,
David Carney, Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell, Michael Marrone, Mark
Milligan, Lucas Neill (capt), Jade North, Sasa Ognenovski, Erik
Paartalu, Matthew Ryan, Adam Sarota, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic,
Michael Thwaite, Archie Thompson, James Troisi.
Still no Dura� but Jade North still makes the cut.
David Carney, Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell, Michael Marrone, Mark
Milligan, Lucas Neill (capt), Jade North, Sasa Ognenovski, Erik
Paartalu, Matthew Ryan, Adam Sarota, Mark Schwarzer, Matthew Spiranovic,
Michael Thwaite, Archie Thompson, James Troisi.
Still no Dura
� but Jade North still makes the cut.
Needs WAY more Holman!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/37907/1/australia-vs.-saudi-arabia-live-stream-online.html
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Traitor2012-02-29 22:53:55
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Traitor2012-02-29 22:53:55
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/37907/1/australia-vs.-saudi-arabia-live-stream-online.html
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Thanks, I had a Saudi stream muted with the SBS radio stream open, but the radio was slightly ahead of the picture. This is much better.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/37907/1/australia-vs.-saudi-arabia-live-stream-online.html
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Saudis just gone one up in Melbourne, a cracker from a young talent Al Dawsari
English commentary
Thanks, I had a Saudi stream muted with the SBS radio stream open, but the radio was slightly ahead of the picture. This is much better.
I actually have this game on HD through my normal Foxsports sub but am considering listening on this one just so I don't have to hear the aussie commentary (Hill & Harper).
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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I'm guessing the SBS commentators are no better, I was happy to be able to switch them off.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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SBS radio commentary?
I thought that would be in Saudi/Arabic.
Traitor2012-02-29 23:08:19
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Decent goal from Brosque.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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Brosqinho!
Come back Alex!
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Boo
Hoo
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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wOOt!!!Traitor2012-02-29 23:17:12
"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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Trololol.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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teehee
I know, I know, its serious!
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"Sharing rewards the weak"- Steven Colbert
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That's what happens when you leave a player unmarked in the box. The Aussies have looked very average tonight.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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