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Japan Held By Jordan

Japan Held By Jordan

MAYA Yoshida spared Alberto Zaccheroni's blushes as his stoppage-time header rescued a 1-1 draw for Japan against Jordan in their opening game of the Asian Cup at Qatar Sports Club Stadium. 10 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group C

Asian Cup 2011 - Group C

AUSTRALIA and Korea Republic should progress here, but Bahrain are able to cause an upset, as seen by beating Japan 1-0 in qualifying. Underdogs India make up the numbers. If the weight of expectation proves too much for the favourites, Bahrain could sneak into the quarter-finals. 10 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group B

Asian Cup 2011 - Group B

POWERHOUSES Japan and Saudi Arabia should progress in a group containing minnows Syria and Jordan. However, if either of the unfancied west Asian nations manage to snag a win against the big guns of the group, it will blow qualification wide open. 10 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group A

Asian Cup 2011 - Group A

HOST nation Qatar will be hopeful of progression if they can get the better of improving Uzbekistan, underachieving China and a Kuwaiti team which managed to defeat Australia. The hosts and the Uzbeks are favourites but if China find form the group could run closer than expected.
10 Jan 2011
Result, Not Performance, Shocks Valeriu

Result, Not Performance, Shocks Valeriu

BOSS Tita Valeriu admitted Syria's 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia took him completely by surprise - but his side's impressive display was exactly as planned. 10 Jan 2011
Australia v India Preview

Australia v India Preview

CAPTAIN Lucas Neill insisted Australia will not repeat the mistakes of four years ago as they begin their second Asian Cup assault against India at Al Sadd Stadium tomorrow. 10 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni lamented his side's lack of cutting edge after it took a last-minute goal by Maya Yoshida to rescue a 1-1 draw against Jordan in their opening game of the Asian Cup at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 10 Jan 2011
Full-Strength Roos For India

Full-Strength Roos For India

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck won't be experimenting in Monday's Asian Cup opener against India and instead will field his strongest side possible as he looks to find rhythm in the Australian camp. 9 Jan 2011
We Controlled Game After Neda Red Card - Gao

We Controlled Game After Neda Red Card - Gao

CHINA coach Gao Hongbo admitted the dismissal of Kuwait defender Musaed Neda had been a turning point as his side opened their 2011 Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 win at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 9 Jan 2011
Asian Cup 2011 - Group D

Asian Cup 2011 - Group D

D is for 'Death'. A very competitive group features Asian Cup holders Iraq, perennial up-and-downers Iran, World Cup 2010 finalists DPR Korea and strong qualifiers United Arab Emirates. With a number of unpredictable teams, Group D leaves pundits scratching their heads. 5 Jan 2011
Five Things Joining Asia Has Done For Us...

Five Things Joining Asia Has Done For Us...

THE OFC Nations Cup. Against the likes of the Solomon Islands, Tahiti and New Caledonia. That is the only title the Socceroos have to their name... 21 Dec 2010