Verbeek names large squad for Qatar

Australian national team Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected 35 players in a provisional squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier round 4 match against Qatar in Brisbane on Wednesday 15 October (Kick-off 7.30pm AEST).

Australian national team Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected 35 players in a provisional squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier round 4 match against Qatar in Brisbane on Wednesday 15 October (Kick-off 7.30pm AEST).

The supersize full strength squad includes experienced campaigners as well as younger players who are showing outstanding form.

Everton midfielder Tim Cahill returns to the squad after a 7 month absence due to a foot injury, while Queensland Roar captain and 2006 World Cup hero, Craig Moore, has also been named after coming out of international retirement from earlier this year.

Also returning from injury are Vincenzo Grella (calf), Scott McDonald (groin) and Matthew Spiranovic (wisdom teeth) who were all unavailable for selection for the recent Qantas Socceroo matches against the Netherlands and Uzbekistan.

Adelaide United-s Asian Champions League form has been recognised with Eugene Galekovic, Robert Cornthwaite, Scott Jamieson and Paul Reid all receiving their first call up to the Socceroos - as has Shannon Cole from Sydney FC. Verbeek-s recognition of Cole completes a meteoric rise for the 24 year old who, only two months ago, was playing for Sydney Olympic in the NSW Premier League.

Verbeek will monitor the fitness and performance of the players in their respective domestic league matches over the weekend and may reduce his squad size early next week prior to the team-s assembly in Brisbane next Wednesday.

Tickets for this crucial upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier are available from Ticketek online (www.ticketek.com.au), by phone (132 849) or at any outlet.

All Socceroos matches are broadcast live and exclusive on FOX Sports.

Socceroos SQUAD - Wednesday 1 October 2008

Mark BRESCIANO - U.S. Citta di Palermo, Italy - 45 (10) Jacob BURNS - FC Unirea Valahorum, Romania - 8 (0) Tim CAHILL - Everton, England - 28 (13) David CARNEY - Sheffield United FC, England - 15 (1) Scott CHIPPERFIELD - FC Basel, Switzerland - 57 (12) Shannon COLE - Sydney FC, Australia - 0 (0) Robert CORNTHWAITE - Adelaide United, Australia - 0 (0) Ante COVIC - Newcastle Jets, Australia - 2 (0) Chris COYNE - Colchester United FC, England - 4 (0) Jason CULINA - PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands - 33 (1) Bruce DJITE - Genclerbirligi SK, Turkey - 7 (0) Brett EMERTON - Blackburn Rovers, England - 68 (14) Eugene GALEKOVIC - Adelaide United, Australia - 0 (0) Richard GARCIA - Hull City FC, England - 2 (0) Vincenzo GRELLA - Blackburn Rovers, England - 36 (0) Brett HOLMAN - AZ Alkmaar, Netherlands - 19 (1) Scott JAMIESON - Adelaide United, Australia - 0 (0) Mile JEDINAK - Central Coast Mariners, Australia - 3 (0) Josh KENNEDY - Karlsruher SC, Germany - 8 (4) Harry KEWELL - Galatasaray SK, Turkey - 37 (12) Scott MCDONALD - Celtic FC, Scotland - 9 (0) Craig MOORE - Queensland Roar, Australia - 39 (3) Stuart MUSIALIK - Sydney FC, Australia - 0 (0) Lucas NEILL - West Ham United FC, England - 44 (0) Jade NORTH - Newcastle Jets, Australia - 22 (0) Michael PETKOVIC - Sivasspor, Turkey - 6 (0) Paul REID - Adelaide United, Australia - 0 (0) Mark SCHWARZER - Fulham FC, England - 61 (0) Matt SIMON - Central Coast Mariners, Australia - 0 (0) Matthew SPIRANOVIC - FC Nurnberg, Germany - 2 (0) Shane STEFANUTTO - FC Lyn Oslo, Norway - 1 (0) Mile STERJOVSKI - Derby County FC, England - 37 (7) Archie THOMPSON - Melbourne Victory, Australia - 30 (21) Alex WILKINSON - Central Coast Mariners, Australia - 0 (0) Luke WILKSHIRE - FK Dinamo Moscow, Russia - 29 (0)

Upcoming Match Details

2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier - Round 4

Australia v Qatar Wednesday 15 October 2008 Brisbane Stadium, Milton, QLD Kick Off - 7:30pm AEST (8:30pm AEDT) Gates Open - 5:30pm AEST

Ticketing Details

Ticket Prices

Category A

- $122.00 Adult

Category B

- $82.00 Adult - $42.00 Concession/Child * - $206.00 Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Category C

- $52.00 Adult - $27.00 Concession/Child * - $131.00 Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) *Concession includes -

Pensioner - Aged, TPI (valid ID cards) including seniors cards. Student - Full time secondary and tertiary students (valid ID required) Child - Children 4 - 16 years inclusive (children 3 years and under will be admitted free but no seat provided)

- Transaction fees may apply

Tickets on sale now Ticket Limit 8 per customer

Where do we purchase tickets?

- Web Sales www.ticketek.com.au - Phone Ticketek on 132 849 - All Ticketek Outlets

For official Corporate Hospitality options please contact the following -

- Queensland Roar - 07 3712 3333 or email Nick Coulter - ncoulter@qldroar.com.au - Corporate Sports Australia - 02 9020 7800

For official Travel Package options please click on the following -

Qantas Holidays - www.qantas.com The Fanatics - www.thefanatics.com Australian Sports Tours - www.astsports.com.au Event Travel Office - www.ggarmyontour.com

Note: Suncorp Stadium will be referred to as Brisbane Stadium, Milton for this 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match in accordance with regulations of the Asian Football Confederation.