The Socceroos qualify

Tim Cahill celebrates with team mates

The Socceroos joined Japan, South Korea, and Netherlands in qualifying for the World Cup when they drew with Qatar.

Pim Verbeek deservedly gets kudos. This is his first World Cup as a coach after being an understudy to Guus Hiddink and Dick Advocaat in South Korea.

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