asiancup

'This One's For The Cup, Son': Culina

'This One's For The Cup, Son': Culina

Sydney FC manager Branko Culina has warned his Socceroo son Jason that Australia's crucial Japan match will decide the Asian Cup. 19 Jul 2007
Uzbekistan crush China

Uzbekistan crush China

Things went according to plan for Uzbekistan coach Rauf Inileyev as the central Asian side defeated China 3-0 at Shah Alam Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup for a second consecutive time. 19 Jul 2007
Norizan Pays Price for Malaysia Displays

Norizan Pays Price for Malaysia Displays

Sacked Malaysia coach Norizan Bakar believes that solutions to the country's footballing woes need to be found quickly after thumping defeats at the AFC Asian Cup. 19 Jul 2007
Iran Scrape Through

Iran Scrape Through

Iran claimed a spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup despite being made to fight all the way before beating resilient co-hosts Malaysia 2-0 19 Jul 2007
Anjos Hails Players After Bahrain Thrashing

Anjos Hails Players After Bahrain Thrashing

Saudi Arabia coach Helio Dos Anjos was delighted with his side's all-round display after they eased into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Bahrain. 19 Jul 2007
Korea's Verbeek Lashes Critics

Korea's Verbeek Lashes Critics

South Korea coach Pim Verbeek rounded on critics of his coaching style after seeing his side defeat Indonesia to earn a berth in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup. 19 Jul 2007
Cahill Itching to Start

Cahill Itching to Start

Tim Cahill is desperate to start Australia's eagerly-anticipated Asian Cup quarter-final showdown with defending champions Japan on Saturday. 18 Jul 2007
'Bring Back Lucas': Wade

'Bring Back Lucas': Wade

Former Socceroo skipper Paul Wade believes Graham Arnold will have to drop Michael Beauchamp to bring back Lucas Neill for Saturday's Asian Cup quarter final against Japan in Hanoi. 18 Jul 2007
Malaysia Coach, President Vow to Stay on

Malaysia Coach, President Vow to Stay on

The fallout from Malaysia's disappointing Asian Cup campaign has continued with the resignation of three Football Association of Malaysia officials, but president Sultan Ahmad Shah and national coach Norizan Bakar have vowed to stand strong in the face of heavy criticism. 17 Jul 2007
'We Can Do It' Says Korea

'We Can Do It' Says Korea

South Korea coach Pim Verbeek insists he is relishing his side's must-win encounter with Asian Cup co-hosts Indonesia.
17 Jul 2007
Star Duo To Miss China Clash

Star Duo To Miss China Clash

China midfielder Shao Jiayi admits the absence of skipper Zheng Zhi and central defender Li Weifeng from their crunch AFC Asian Cup clash against Uzbekistan will affect his side's chances. 17 Jul 2007
Iran Boss Wants Showpiece Win

Iran Boss Wants Showpiece Win

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has revealed that he has been working hard to iron out one or two problems ahead of the Persian outfit's crucial AFC Asian Cup Group C clash with Malaysia.
17 Jul 2007
Match-fixing Claim Denied At Asian Cup

Match-fixing Claim Denied At Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia coach Helio Dos Anjos refuted claims of a possible agreement between his side and Bahrain ahead of their final Asian Cup Group D meeting on Wednesday. 17 Jul 2007
Quintana Form Delights Musovic

Quintana Form Delights Musovic

Coach Dzemaludin Musovic has admitted to his delight after striker Sebastian Quintana repaid his faith by scoring all three of Qatar's goals at the AFC Asian Cup. 17 Jul 2007
Vieira Upbeat After Drab Iraq Draw

Vieira Upbeat After Drab Iraq Draw

Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira insists spirits are high in his camp despite their lacklustre display in the 0-0 draw with Oman on Monday. 17 Jul 2007
Socceroos: Asian Security OK

Socceroos: Asian Security OK

The FFA insists the Socceroos will travel to Indonesia should they make it to the final of the Asian Cup, despite government warnings of an imminent terrorist attack there. 17 Jul 2007