asian

Uzbekistan Too Good For Kuwait

Uzbekistan Too Good For Kuwait

Uzbekistan are on the verge of sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup following victory over Kuwait at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 13 Jan 2011
Koreans To Target 'Slow' Sasa

Koreans To Target 'Slow' Sasa

SOUTH Korea manager Cho Kwang-rae said he is planning on exposing Sasa Ognenovski's lack of pace when they face Australia at the Asian Cup. 12 Jan 2011
Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Coach Vadim Abramov acknowledged the fact that Uzbekistan cannot afford to take Kuwait lightly as they look to close in on a place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup when the two sides meet at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow. 12 Jan 2011
Preview: Qatar v China

Preview: Qatar v China

Qatar coach Bruno Metsu admitted the hosts must beat China in their second Group A game tomorrow if they are to stand any chance of reaching the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi dedicated his side's 2-1 Asian Cup victory over neighbours Iraq to the victims of Sunday's plane disaster that killed over 70 people in the north-west of the country. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Stun Champions Iraq

Iran Stun Champions Iraq

IRAN have opened their Asian Cup campaign with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over reigning champions and bitter rivals Iraq on Tuesday. 12 Jan 2011
Schwarz Rues Asian Cup Timing

Schwarz Rues Asian Cup Timing

MARK Schwarzer is determined to achieve success with Australia at the Asian Cup but admitted leaving Fulham in the middle of their fight for EPL survival was far from ideal. 12 Jan 2011
Socceroos Recovery Training Pic Gallery

Socceroos Recovery Training Pic Gallery

The Socceroos stretch away their post-match aches and pains following their 4-0 win over India in their Asian Cup opener. Pics by Getty Images. 11 Jan 2011
Roos Relief At Getting First Win

Roos Relief At Getting First Win

AUSTRALIAN stars Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill were both grateful the team got through unscathed in their Asian Cup opener with a 4-0 victory over India this morning. 11 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Microsite Launched

Asian Cup Microsite Launched

EVERY fixture, preview, match report and reaction - FourFourTwo's Asian Cup section has every part of Qatar 2011 covered. 11 Jan 2011
Koo Show Has Cho Cooing

Koo Show Has Cho Cooing

SOUTH Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae hailed the performance of Koo Ja-cheol after the youngster scored twice as the Taeguk Warriors to beat Bahrain 2-1 at Al Gharafa Stadium in their opening game of the Asian Cup today. 11 Jan 2011
Preview: Iraq v Iran

Preview: Iraq v Iran

Iraq pulled off one of football's greatest shocks when the war-torn country claimed a memorable victory at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and Wolfgang Sidka's side will begin their bid to stage a successful title defence against fierce rivals Iran at Al Rayyan Stadium tomorrow. 11 Jan 2011
Preview: North Korea v United Arab Emirates

Preview: North Korea v United Arab Emirates

Coach Jo Tong-sop believes North Korea's World Cup experience will prove beneficial at the AFC Asian Cup ahead of their opening match of Group D against the United Arab Emirates at Qatar Sports Club Stadium tomorrow. 11 Jan 2011
Cahill's Flood Victim Tribute

Cahill's Flood Victim Tribute

SOCCEROO hero Tim Cahill admits he's been gearing up to be in peak form for the Asian Cup - but now he just wants his success to match fundraising efforts for victims of the Queensland floods. 11 Jan 2011
Holger Happy With India Result

Holger Happy With India Result

AUSTRALIA coach Holger Osieck praised the efforts of the Socceroos for their 4-0 win over India - but admitted they could have done better in their opening Asian Cup clash. 11 Jan 2011
Australia Get The Job Done

Australia Get The Job Done

AUSTRALIA strolled to a 4-0 win over India in their opening game of the Asian Cup - but the casual Roos suffered a couple of scares from lowly-ranked outsiders. 11 Jan 2011