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Times of Oman
| 7 months ago
Uzbekistan jumped into contention for a first World Cup finals appearance by overcoming scorching temperatures to beat Qatar 1-0 away yesterday in a qualifier featuring few chances. The Uzbeks had started the match in Doha bottom of the five-team...
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Times of Oman
| 7 months ago
Excitement was at its best as Oman jumped backed into reckoning beating Jordan 2-1 in the 2014 World Cup Asian qualifier in front of packed audience at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher yesterday. The hosts completely dominated the crucial...
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Arab News
| 7 months ago
Two late headers helped Australia overcome a stubborn Iraq 2-1 in Qatar yesterday to kick start its stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign. The Socceroos moved into second place in Asian zone Group B following their first win of the pool after Tim...
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The Age
| 7 months ago
It was the 33-year-old A-League star's third goal in as many qualifiers, and he used it as a platform to hit out at those calling for the ageing Socceroo squad to be given a makeover...Former Socceroo-turned-football analyst Robbie Slater, who has...
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The Age
| 7 months ago
The veteran Melbourne Victory marksman netted for a third straight international in the national team's morale-boosting 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Iraq in Doha. His past three goals have come from just a combined 70 minutes on the pitch, with...
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Qatar English Daily
| 7 months ago
World Cup qualifying match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Russia-based Sanjar Tursunov deflected a long cross from Akmal Shorakhmedov with amazing accuracy in the 13th minute to help Uzbekistan open their account in Group A. The home loss left Paulo...
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Sydney Morning Herald
| 7 months ago
It is better to operate from the upper position rather than to chase the pack," he said. "I think we are back in the race after a not so good game in Jordan [losing 2-1 last month]. Today we showed a decent performance and we showed great spirit and...
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The Courier-Mail
| 7 months ago
We may well have just seen the making of former whiz-kid Tommy Oar at international level. Ignored for the best part of two years by national coach Holger Osieck, Oar marked his return to the Socceroos scene with a brilliant second-half cameo against...
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Taiwan News
| 7 months ago
Travel & Delicacy Beauty never Ends Ecological Environment Associated Press 2012-10-17 12:31 AM Australia scored two late goals Tuesday to come from behind and beat Iraq 2-1 for its first victory in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Iraq scored...
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Taiwan News
| 7 months ago
Uzbekistan revived its 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Qatar 1-0 on Tuesday for its first win of the campaign. Midfielder Sanjar Tursunov scored the all-important winner for the visitors in the 13th minute after being neatly fed a cross...
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International Herald Tribune
| 7 months ago
Australia eased the heat on under-fire coach Holger Osieck by coming from behind to beat Iraq 2-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday as Uzbekistan overcame scorching temperatures to edge Qatar in Doha. Iran once again proved too tricky a...
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Channel NewsAsia
| 7 months ago
A Doha double bill on Tuesday produced defeat for Qatar and a crucial win for Australia in the fight to seal tickets for the 2014 World Cup in Asian Zone qualifying. First up were Qatar who lost a golden opportunity to move closer to the finals in...
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Sydney Morning Herald
| 7 months ago
It was a result that was nothing less than the Socceroos deserved as they created more chances and effectively dominated the opening hour of the match without getting a reward. Critically, Australia can now turn to the final four matches of...
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Adelaide Now
| 7 months ago
S bid to qualify for the 2014 World Cup is back on track after late goals from Tim Cahill and Archie Thompson secure the Socceroos a come-from behind 2-1 win over Iraq in Doha. The Socceroos' hopes of qualifying for Brazil 2014 seemed in tatters when...
