AOC Media Centre - Football

Football AcrobaticsLene Mykjaland of Norway jumps above Elise Kellond-Knight of Australia during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Group D match between Australia and Norway in Leverkusen, Germany.

Simon's GoalKyah Simon celebrates scoring the winning goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Group D match between Australia and Norway in Leverkusen, Germany. Australia won the match 2-1 and will now play against Sweden in the quarter finals.

Matilda's World CupPlayers of Australia (back L-R) Collette McCallum, Elise Kellond-Knight, Kim Carroll, Emily van Egmond, Kyah Simon, Lisa de Vanna, (front L-R) Servet Uzunlar, Caitlin Foord, Melissa Barbieri, Heather Garriock, and Tameka Butt before the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Group D match between Brazil and Australia 2011 in Moenchengladbach, Germany.

Heads!Cristiane of Brazil and Collette McCallum of Australia battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Group D match between Brazil and Australia.

Tameka's FightRosana (C) of Brazil and Tameka Butt of Australia battle for the ball during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Group D match between Brazil and Australia in Moenchengladbach, Germany. Brazil won the match 1-0.

Asaka's ControlAsaka Cernak of the Olyroos controls the ball during the 2nd Leg of the 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

Hoffman's Hat TrickJason Hoffman celebrates scoring the first of his three goals during the 2nd Leg of the 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

Mooy TackledAaron Mooy of the Olyroos is tackled by Mohsen M H Mohammed of Yemen during the 2nd leg of the 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

A Swing And A MissMarko Jesic of the Olyroos reacts after a missed opportunity during the 2nd Leg of the 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen at Ausgrid Stadium in Newcastle.

Amini SandwichedMustafe Amini is tackled by Yasser Yahyam Al Shaibani of Yemen during the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

First WatchAurilio Vidmar, coach of the Olyroos, looks on during the first 2012 London Olympic Games Asian Qualifier match between the Australian Olyroos and Yemen.

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

Football - Youth Olympic GalleryFootball is commonly referred to as the “world game” and its origins can be traced back to the ancient civilisations in China, Greece, Rome and Egypt. Australia will not be competing in football.

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.