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- noun Plural form of
Socceroo . - noun The
men′s national soccer (association football )representative team ofAustralia .
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Examples
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The central defence shapes as a problem for Holger Osieck, so Thwaite has the opportunity to nail down a long-term Socceroos spot.
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Australia has turned yet again to the bargain bin of European football in its search for a manager for the "Socceroos" - this time, we've lucky-dipped obscure German has-been,
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The Socceroos are the benefactors of a relatively kind draw and will face Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Oman in Group D action.
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The Socceroos are the dominant side when it comes to comparisons of play within the 18-yard box but Uzbekistan are clawing back their possession percentage and, unfortunately for the Socceroos, it's much easier to score when you've got the ball at your feet.
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The Frenchman claims the Socceroos are a major threat to the three-time champions 'hopes of topping one of the toughest groups at the tournament, sensing the Aussies may catch the
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But the Socceroos are a dangerous opponent and should not be taken lightly.
Edmonton Sun 2010
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The Socceroos are the big-ticket item on day nine.
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I would never have been able to do that because I am Australian and playing for the Socceroos was my biggest dream.
unknown title 2009
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Tim Cahill labels Socceroos World Cup draw 'group of death' EVEN Tim Cahill's six-year-old son, Kyah, knew the Socceroos had drawn a group of death.
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Similar to that match in Kaiserslautern, the Socceroos were a goal down until Cahill scored twice to turn the contest around and eventually take the points.
tribalfootball.com 2009
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