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Japan Thrash Saudi Arabia

Japan Thrash Saudi Arabia

SHINJI Okazaki scored a hat-trick as Japan hammered Saudi Arabia 5-0 at Al Rayyan Stadium today to set up a quarter-final clash with Asian Cup hosts Qatar. 18 Jan 2011
Saudi Arabia v Japan Preview

Saudi Arabia v Japan Preview

COACH Alberto Zaccheroni has every confidence that his ever improving Japan can get the result they need against Saudi Arabia tomorrow and seal their passage to the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 17 Jan 2011
Al Johor: Luck Was Not on Our Side

Al Johor: Luck Was Not on Our Side

Saudi Arabia coach Nasser Al Johor insisted his side's premature exit from the Asian Cup was down to simple bad luck after Baha' Abdulrahman's goal three minutes before half-time clinched a 1-0 win for Jordan at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha. 14 Jan 2011
Jordan Send Saudis Crashing

Jordan Send Saudis Crashing

SAUDI Arabia were sent crashing out of the Asian Cup today following defeat to Jordan at Al Rayyan Stadium. 14 Jan 2011
Preview: Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Preview: Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Nassir Al Johar begins his fifth stint as Saudi Arabia coach against Jordan at Al Rayyan Stadium tomorrow tasked with taking the Green Falcons through to the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup. 13 Jan 2011
Saudi Arabia Sack Peseiro

Saudi Arabia Sack Peseiro

Saudi Arabia have sacked Jose Peseiro after they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Syria in their opening game of the Asian Cup yesterday. 10 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Group B Preview

Asian Cup Group B Preview

JAPAN have a new coach and an old score to settle when their 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals campaign gets underway in Qatar. 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
Saudi Arabia Defeat Belarus

Saudi Arabia Defeat Belarus

A goal in each half from striker Abdulaziz bin Saran guided Saudi Arabia to a 2-1 victory over Belarus in an international friendly at Prince Saud bin Jalawi stadium. 14 Nov 2009
Saudi Interest In English Dozen

Saudi Interest In English Dozen

THE head of Saudi Arabia's Football League claims up to 12 English clubs could be bought by Middle East investors. 10 Oct 2009
Bahrain Cool Despite Draw

Bahrain Cool Despite Draw

BAHRAIN coach Milan Macala insists there is no more pressure on his side despite failing to earn a first-leg advantage in yesterday's World Cup play-off against Saudi Arabia in Manama. 6 Sep 2009
North Korea Book Finals Spot

North Korea Book Finals Spot

North Korea secured their place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1966 after grinding out a goalless draw in their final qualifying match at King Fahd International Stadium tonight. 18 Jun 2009
Saudi Campaign In Strife After South Korea Loss

Saudi Campaign In Strife After South Korea Loss

Saudi Arabia will need to win their final Group B match to qualify for the 2010 World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by South Korea in Seoul tonight. 11 Jun 2009
Saudis Thump China In Friendly

Saudis Thump China In Friendly

Saudi Arabia warmed up for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against South Korea by comprehensively beating China 4-1 in a friendly at Tianjin Teda Stadium. 5 Jun 2009
Ali Daei Sacked By Iran After Defeat

Ali Daei Sacked By Iran After Defeat

Iran coach Ali Daei has been sacked, the Iranian Football Federation president Ali Kafashian has confirmed. 31 Mar 2009
Peseiro to Coach Saudi Arabia

Peseiro to Coach Saudi Arabia

Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro will return to Saudi Arabia to coach their national team, the Saudi Arabia football Association announced in an official press release. 18 Feb 2009