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Jordan v Syria Preview

Jordan v Syria Preview

COACH Adnan Hamed admits Jordan's surprise showing at the Asian Cup had increased the expectation on his players ahead of their Group B clash with Syria. 17 Jan 2011
Metsu Thinking Big

Metsu Thinking Big

COACH Bruno Metsu is daring to dream of the impossible after Qatar booked their place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Kuwait at Khalifa Stadium today. 17 Jan 2011
Abramov  Pleased to Progress

Abramov Pleased to Progress

UZBEKISTAN coach Vadim Abramov saluted his players after seeing his side qualify for the Asian Cup quarter-finals as Group A winners following a 2-2 draw with China at Al Gharafa Stadium. 17 Jan 2011
Qatar Ease Past Kuwait

Qatar Ease Past Kuwait

QATAR booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after the tournament hosts comfortably beat Kuwait at Khalifa Stadium. 17 Jan 2011
Injury Clouds Linger For Roos

Injury Clouds Linger For Roos

THE SOCCEROOS are giving nothing away about the fitness of trio Luke Wilkshire, David Carney and Jason Culina ahead of Tuesday's AFC Asian Cup clash with Bahrain. 16 Jan 2011
Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

Sidka: We Made Our Own Luck

IRAQ coach Wolfgang Sidka says his side earned their luck in their 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. 16 Jan 2011
Iraq Beat UAE

Iraq Beat UAE

A last-minute own goal by Walid Abbas handed defending champions Iraq a crucial victory over the United Arab Emirates to keep alive their hopes of a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 16 Jan 2011
Iran Too Good For North Korea

Iran Too Good For North Korea

IRAN became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup after Karim Ansari Fard's second-half goal secured victory over North Korea. 16 Jan 2011
Ghotbi Proud To Conquer 'Group of Death'

Ghotbi Proud To Conquer 'Group of Death'

COACH Afshin Ghotbi believes Iran have laid down a marker to the rest of the Asian Cup contenders after a 1-0 victory over North Korea saw them qualify for the quarter-finals with a game to spare. 16 Jan 2011
South Korea Boss Rues Dropped Points

South Korea Boss Rues Dropped Points

SOUTH Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt his side's display merited all three points against Australia after Mile Jedinak's second-half header salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Socceroos at Al Gharafa Stadium. 15 Jan 2011
Sharida Thrilled By Bahrain Win

Sharida Thrilled By Bahrain Win

BAHRAIN coach Salman Sharida praised the fighting spirit of his players after a 5-2 rout of India at Al Sadd Stadium today put them back on course for a place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup. 15 Jan 2011
Bahrain Defeat India

Bahrain Defeat India

ISMAEEL Abdulatif scored four goals as 10-man Bahrain demolished India 5-2 at Al Sadd Stadium on Friday to send Bob Houghton's side out of the Asian Cup. 15 Jan 2011
Clinical Finishing Missing - Holger

Clinical Finishing Missing - Holger

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck says the Socceroos need to be more clinical after spurning a number of scoring opportunities in Friday's Asian Cup 1-1 draw with Korea Republic. 15 Jan 2011
'Serious' Concern For Injured Trio

'Serious' Concern For Injured Trio

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck admits he has serious concerns for trio Jason Culina, Luke Wilkshire and David Carney after all three were injured in Friday's 1-1 draw with Korea Republic. 15 Jan 2011
Jedi Rescues Roos

Jedi Rescues Roos

MILE Jedinak's second-half goal has rescued a 1-1 draw for Australia in the crucial Group C clash against heavyweights Korea Republic in Doha on Friday. 15 Jan 2011
Australia v Korea Republic Pic Gallery

Australia v Korea Republic Pic Gallery

All the match action from Australia's crucial AFC Asian Cup encounter against Group C rivals Korea Republic in Doha. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Jan 2011