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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
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
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
Sydney, Victory's ACL Draw

Sydney, Victory's ACL Draw

SYDNEY FC and Melbourne Victory have been told who they will face in next year's AFC Champions League - and Victory are matched up against old foe Gamba Osaka. 7 Dec 2010
Jeonbuk Seal Champions League Berth

Jeonbuk Seal Champions League Berth

Jeonbuk Motors booked their place in next year's Asian Champions League with a 1-0 win over current holders Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in the second round of the K-league Championship play-off series at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. 25 Nov 2010
Zob Ahan Claim Slender Lead In ACL Semi

Zob Ahan Claim Slender Lead In ACL Semi

Zob Ahan captain Ghasem Hadadifar scored a second-half free-kick to hand the Iranian side a 1-0 victory over Al Hilal in their Asian Champions League semi-final first leg at Foolad Shahr Stadium today. 7 Oct 2010
'You Can't Stop Us Going To Asian Cup'

'You Can't Stop Us Going To Asian Cup'

SOCCEROO Richard Garcia has fired an early warning shot at European clubs ahead of January’s Asian Cup saying they won’t be able to stop Aussie stars competing in Qatar. 7 Oct 2010
Osieck Aims For Asian Cup

Osieck Aims For Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck says he expects a full-strength squad to be available for January's Asian Cup tournament in Qatar - and he;s targeting silverware. 25 Aug 2010
ACL Spot At Stake In AFC Tour

ACL Spot At Stake In AFC Tour

EXCLUSIVE: A-League clubs could be playing for an extra Asian Champions League place this season if the competition passes an exhaustive health test next month. 2 Aug 2010
Emerton Can Not Commit To Qatar

Emerton Can Not Commit To Qatar

BLACKBURN'S Socceroo Brett Emerton has revealed he's unsure if he'll be available for Australia's 2011 AFC Asian Cup campaign but says he'd love to be involved. 24 Jul 2010
Countdown To Asian Cup

Countdown To Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS fans aiming to cheer on the green and gold at next year's Asian Cup will be able to buy tickets from July 25 when they go on sale via the AFC's official website. 17 Jul 2010
Cahill Coy On Asian Cup

Cahill Coy On Asian Cup

SOCCEROOS star Tim Cahill has refused to confirm his participation in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup to be hosted in Qatar next January. 6 Jul 2010
Paddy's Asian Cup Doubt

Paddy's Asian Cup Doubt

SOCCEROO Patrick Kisnorbo's 2011 Asian Cup availability is in doubt after Leeds United admitted they don't expect him to return to action for them until the end of the year. 1 Jul 2010