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Japan On Right Track

Japan On Right Track

Naohiro Takahara believes Japan's campaign to win a third successive Asian Cup is back on track following their 3-1 victory over UAE on Friday. 15 Jul 2007
Preview - China Vs Iran

Preview - China Vs Iran

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's second-half fightback against Uzbekistan has given them the motivation necessary to earn a positive result against China on Sunday.
15 Jul 2007
UAE Lament Early Exit

UAE Lament Early Exit

UAE coach Bruno Metsu was left to ponder his side's early exit from the Asian Cup on Friday after the Gulf Cup winners became the first team to bow out of the tournament with a 3-1 defeat to Japan. 15 Jul 2007
In Pics: Australia Lose To Iraq

In Pics: Australia Lose To Iraq

Graham Arnold's side went down in a highly disappointing match against Iraq in the second match of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign, losing 3-1. 14 Jul 2007
Japan Defeat UAE

Japan Defeat UAE

Reigning champions Japan finally got their Asian Cup campaign into gear when they secured a comfortable 3-1 win against the UAE to take a big step towards the quarter-finals and eliminate the recently-crowned Gulf Cup champions. 14 Jul 2007
Graham Arnold Slams His Team

Graham Arnold Slams His Team

Graham Arnold questioned a number of his players' commitment to their country after they sank to a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Iraq in the Asian Cup on Friday. 14 Jul 2007
Australia Lose Heavily To Iraq

Australia Lose Heavily To Iraq

Australia's hopes of qualification to the knock-out stages of the Asian Cup are hanging in the balance after they slipped to defeat against Iraq on Friday. 14 Jul 2007
Preview - Malaysia v Uzbekistan

Preview - Malaysia v Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan striker Maksim Shatskikh is keen to make an immediate impression when he leads his side's attack against co-hosts Malaysia in an Asian Cup Group C clash on Saturday.
14 Jul 2007
Preview - Indonesia Vs Saudi Arabia

Preview - Indonesia Vs Saudi Arabia

Indonesia coach Ivan Kolev has warned his players to expect an all-out assault when they take on Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup Group D at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Saturday evening.
14 Jul 2007
Riedl Defends Vietnam Game-Plan

Riedl Defends Vietnam Game-Plan

Vietnam coach Alfred Riedl played down suggestions his side should have adopted a more conservative approach after they allowed Qatar to snatch a 1-1 draw in the Asian Cup on Thursday. 13 Jul 2007
Vietnam And Qatar Draw

Vietnam And Qatar Draw

Vietnam 1 Qatar 1 13 Jul 2007
Thailand Comfortable Against Oman

Thailand Comfortable Against Oman

Thailand put themselves in prime position to qualify for the knock-out stages of the AFC Asian Cup after defeating Oman 2-0 on Thursday evening. 13 Jul 2007
Preview - Japan Vs UAE

Preview - Japan Vs UAE

Japan's Eintracht Frankfurt striker Naohiro Takahara believes theirGroup B meeting with the UAE should be treated as a cup final to ensure the defending champions stay on course for a third straight continental crown.
13 Jul 2007
Preview - Australia Vs Iraq

Preview - Australia Vs Iraq

Graham Arnold has called on his players to produce an improved performance and secure their first ever AFC Asian Cup victory against Iraq this evening. 13 Jul 2007
Lucas: We'll Make A Different Statement

Lucas: We'll Make A Different Statement

Graham Arnold and Lucas Neill have fronted thefinal press conference before taking on Iraq showing a steely resolve and determination. 12 Jul 2007
Emerton Hails Cahill And Kewell

Emerton Hails Cahill And Kewell

Brett Emerton believes the return of stars Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill is crucial for Australia's Asian Cup hopes. 12 Jul 2007