Brown heads home to New Zealand a World Cup doubt

New Zealand midfielder Tim Brown could miss the World Cup after fracturing his shoulder in a warm-up match against Australia. The All Whites vice-captain will return to New Zealand on Tuesday after......

McDonald, North axed from Australia squad

Scott McDonald was one of three players cut from Australia's preliminary World Cup squad by coach Pim Verbeek on Tuesday. Midfielder Nick Carle and defender Jade North were the other two to miss......

Last-gasp Holman strike saves Australia

Brett Holman struck four minutes into injury-time to spare Australian blushes and give an undisciplined Socceroos a 2-1 victory over trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up on......

Japan beat Aus on penalties, enter Asian Cup SF

Yuji Nakazawa blasted in the decisive spot-kick to lift Japan to a 4-3 victory over Australia on penaltiesand reach the Asian Cup football semi-finals on Saturday. The match finished 1-1 after......

Brazil not to fight Aussies

Champions Brazil are determined not to get dragged into a physical battle with Australia in Sunday's World Cup Group F match. Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, while showing respect for his......