AOC Media Centre - Football

Captain AustraliaAustralia's Captain Oliver Bozanic wins the ball during the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

Goal CelebrationsAziz Behich and Kofi Danning celebrate after Jason Hoffman scored his teams second goal during the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

Australia's First GoalJason Hoffman scores his teams first goal during the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen at Bluetongue Stadium.

Olympic Qualifier - Leg 1Australia pose for a team photo before the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen at Bluetongue Stadium on June 19, 2011 in Gosford, Australia. The Olyroos won the match 3-0.

Olyroos ready to take on YemenMarko Jesic controls the ball during an Olyroos training session at Leichhardt Oval on September 16, 2010 in Sydney.

Matthew Jurman in trainingMatthew Jurman controls the ball during an Olyroos training session at Leichhardt Oval on September 16, 2010 in Sydney.

Stefan VrbesicStefan Vrbesic (R) of Australia passes the ball ahead Jin Soo Choi (L) of South Korea during the soccer match between Australia and South Korea at Valentines Sports Park January 17

Samantha SpackmanSamantha Spackman (R) of Australia controls the ball ahead of Li Yang (L) of China during soccer match between Australia and China at Valentines Sports Park, Glenwood January 20

Kirstyn PearceRong Zhao (R) of China and Kirstyn Pearce (L) of Australia contest the ball during soccer match between Australia and China at Valentines Sports Park, Glenwood January 20

Cameron EdwardsCameron Edwards makes an attacking play during the Australia v USA match of the Men's Football at Valentine Sports Park on January 18

Under 100kg Podium(From L-R) Toma Nikiforov of Belgium, Ryosuke Igarashi of Japan, Marius Piepke of Germany and Bolot Toktogonov of Kyrgyzstan

Trinidad & Tobago CelebratesTrinidad & Tobago's captain Corinna Sequea (#4) celebrates with her teammates after winning in the Papua New Guinea versus Trinidad & Tobago girls' 5th-6th ranking football match. Trinidad & Tobago won 4-2 on penalty kicks.

Sportsmanship at its BestTurkey's Fatma Barut (in red) consoles Iran's Kousar Kamali and helps her to her feet after the final whistle is blown for the girls' football bronze medal match. Turkey beat Iran 3-0 to clinch the bronze medal.

Woman DownTurkey's Duran Eda is injured in the Turkey versus Iran girl's preliminary football match. Turkey beat Iran 4-2.

Football FeverStockholm 1912: Players leaping for the ball during the match between Finland and The Netherlands in the football event. The Netherlands won the match 9-0 and went on to win the bronze medal, Finland finished fourth.

Captain's GloryLondon 1948: Captains of the football teams stand on the medal podium listening to the Swedish national anthem at the medal ceremony for the football competition where Sweden won the gold medal, Yugosalvia the silver and Denmark finished third to win bronze.

Millenium StadiumOlympic Football will be contested across a number of venues including one of the world's best sporting stages- Millenium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The 74,600 capacity stadium has a retractable roof and has hosted FA Cup Finals and the 1999 Rugby World Cup Final.

Old TraffordThe famous home of Manchester United will be used as a Football venue for the London 2012 Olympics.

Christiane against ShannonCristiane of Brazil and Shannon Boxx (#7) of United States battle for the ball during the Women's Football Gold Medal match between Brazil and the United States .

Soccerstar MessiLionel Messi of Argentina during the Men's Final between Nigeria and Argentina at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Germany against BrazilAnnike Krahn (L) of Germany and Renata Costa of Brazil compete for the ball during the Women's Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Shanghai Stadium.

German women win bronzeGermany team members celebrate prior to receiving their Bronze medals for the Women's Football on Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 at Worker's Stadium in Beijing, China.

Brazil's female playersBrazilian players celebrate a goal by Daniela during the Women's Quarter Final match between Brazil and Norway at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium on Day 7 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China.

US women win goldThe United States team celebrate after winning the Women's Football Gold Medal match between Brazil and the United States 0-1.

Nigeria defeats Ivory CoastNigerian players celebrate their win over Ivory Coast after the Men's Quarter Final match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium.