Mission accomplished! I think most people would have taken a draw from Kunming, especially with so many stars out. And what better way to finish the game than with a thrilling penalty save - they had to make it interesting didn't they.

Alas, that's it until June for our World Cup qualifying campaign. So what to do in the meantime? How about you practise your reading! No football season is complete without an autopsy, so you simply must get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo.

Richard Cann
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

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Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Now Schwarzer's Tipped For Celtic
Could Celtic become the Socceroos northern training camp? Mark Schwarzer could join Australian team-mate Scott McDonald and possibly even Harry Kewell at Celtic next season according to the latest rumours.

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Australia News
Pim: 'Where Were The Reds?'
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says he won't be ordering Chinese any time soon after the Socceroos' Kunming adventure but says his men have the stomach for a fight after a battling 0-0 draw. He reckons Sun Ji Hai's horror tackle on Luke Wilkshire deserved a "dark red". You gotta love the Dutch...

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Australia News
Pim's Viduka Showdown
It's time for answers. Pim Verbeek revealed that he will leave for Europe this week to find out what Mark Viduka's Socceroos intentions are.

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Australia News
Jade: 'It's Time To Quit Jets'
EXCLUSIVE: Jade North jetted back into Sydney after his stellar performance against China and captaincy stint against Singapore, and promptly announced his desire to swiftly jet out again and turn his overseas dream into reality.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Australia Try To Host Qatar's Asian Cup Party?
Since the 2000 Olympics, can a major sporting event take place without Australia trying to take over the hosting duties?! Reports emerged of Australia stepping in to host the 2011 Asian Cup, but Qatar has angrily denied the rumours.

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World News
WCQ: Bahrain Shock Japan
We sure love an upset, especially if one of our big rivals falls down. Bahrain recorded their first ever victory over Japan in their 2010 World Cup qualifying match, while Iran stumbled to a draw against Kuwait.

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442Tube
Damn Boots - Nomis commercial
Who said football commercials had to be large scale with a bunch of French, Italian and Brazilian superstars showing off their juggling skills. Sure Nomis's first TVC is off-kilter but it's damn catchy. Watch Now.

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Australia News
Glory Get Dadi At Last, Downey Re-Signs
The A-League NEEDS a competitive Perth Glory so it's good to see experienced Ivory Coast striker Eugene Dadi sign for next season. And last season's surprise packet Jimmy Downey has re-signed!

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Two... things that made us laugh

Australia News
Australia v China Minute By Minute
How long did it take for Fox Sports to make the "Zhu Ting's shooting's letting him down" call on Wednesday night? China had Xiaoting at the back and Zhu Ting up front. Just as well Di Ving didn't come on... It was also funny ready our own minute-by-minute commentator Jon avoid typing the Chinese names...

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World News
Footballers Arrested In Handbag Thefts Probe
Southampton players have obviously fallen on hard times since being relegated - two players were arrested in connection with an alleged theft from bags at a nightclub.

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