Australia dominated possession but struggled with execution in their friendly match against the UAE. They have another chance to show themselves in the Qatar friendly on Tuesday.

National team drops two points in Helsinki as it draws 1-1 with Finland. It hopes to get back to winning ways against Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

All eyes will be on tonight’s match with Melbourne City and Sydney FC to see if David Villa makes it in the starting squad.

The UAE and Qatar friendlies will be the best chance to show the team is working as a unit.

Injuries cloud three key players, but coach Ranieri is expecting six points from the two qualifying matches against Finland and Northern Ireland.

South Melbourne takes out a number of awards in both womens and mens teams, while Alexander Pavlidis takes out best goalie and John Kyrgios best WPL coach.

Jose Holebas will be replaced by Kostas Giannoulis after getting injured on the weekend

Tim Cahill has been forced to defend his decision to leave his team a play for the Socceroos

Despite speculation the club’s board was ready to sack James Hird, he has been given a reprieve and will remain as coach for now.

Theo Markelis is now in Greece training to get into first team selection for Super League club Veria.