Joeys U17s News

Panetta turns to his family after scoring his first goal against Argentina

You can take the boy out of Mareeba...

Despite scoring a brace against Argentina, finding himself on back pages and sports bulletins around the world, the boy from Mareeba is as humble as ever.

The Joeys are marching on to the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 World Cup

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Joeys progress to Round of 16 at FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Joeys will play Nigeria in Vina Del Mar on Thursday morning at 10.00am (AEDT) in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16.

Joeys head coach Tony Vidmar walks down the tunnel with an Australian banner on display

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Joeys have endeavour, commitment, desire: Vidmar

Joeys head coach Tony Vidmar has praised his young side’s character after their 2-1 win over Argentina, which has almost guaranteed them a spot in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16.

Nicholas Panetta celebrates scoring his second goal against Argentina to seal Australia's win

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Australia outclass Argentina at U-17 World Cup

The Joeys have seen off a late charge by a physical Argentina to seal a brilliant 2-1 win in their final group stage game of the U-17 World Cup in Chillan, Chile.

Nicholas Panetta makes a challenge against a Mexican attacker

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de Roo calls for Joeys to keep their momentum

FFA U-16/U-17 technical director Peter de Roo has told to Joeys to keep growing their momentum with every passing game.

Vidmar watches on as Joeys train ahead of Argentina game

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More to see from the Joeys, says Vidmar

Joeys head coach Tony Vidmar says his squad squad has been continually improving in the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup, and it’s a trend he expects will continue.

Joey Jake Brimmer rides a challenge against Mexico

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Joeys need two-goal win to guarantee Round of 16

The equation is simple for the Joeys: win and give yourselves a chance to qualify for the Round of 16. Draw and face an anxious wait, or lose and pack your bags for a long trip home.

Jonathan Vakirtzis makes a lunging tackle to stop a Mexican attack.

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Vidmar: Joeys' fate in their own hands

The Joeys control their 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup destiny - and have every chance of progressing from their group says coach Tony Vidmar.

Joe Caletti and Panos Armenakas were part of an impressive Joeys outfit that earned a draw against Mexico

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Joeys draw with Mexico at U-17 World Cup

An impressive Australia have drawn 0-0 with Mexico in their second Group C game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chillan, Chile.

Josh Laws speaks at the pre-match press conference before Mexico

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Joeys to bounce back against Mexico

The Joeys' Josh Laws has issued a rallying call to his Aussie teammates to redeem themselves against Mexico after losing to Germany in their FIFA U-17 World Cup opener.

Josh Hope has a shot at goal against Germany

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Joeys need to back themselves against Mexico

The Joeys can defeat Mexico in their second FIFA U-17 World Cup group stage match if they stick to their guns, FFA U-16/U-17 technical director Peter de Roo says.

Pierce Waring attempts to round the German keeper in the Joeys' opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match

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Disciplined Joeys can defeat Mexico

Resilience will be the key for the Joeys as they look to bounce back against Mexico in their second 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup game on Thursday morning [AEDT].

Tony Vidmar speaks at a press conference at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup

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Profligacy costs Joeys, says Vidmar

Clinical finishing was the difference in the Joeys’ 4-1 loss to Germany in their opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match, according to Australian U-17 head coach Tony Vidmar.