asiancup

Preview - Vietnam Vs Qatar

Preview - Vietnam Vs Qatar

Vietnam coach Alfred Riedl has highlighted the importance of tonight's Asian Cup Group B meeting with Qatar as the table-toppers look to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time. 12 Jul 2007
Preview - Oman Vs Thailand

Preview - Oman Vs Thailand

Gabriel Calderon is expecting a tough contest when Oman continue their charge for a place in the next round of the Asian Cup against co-hosts Thailand on Thursday.
12 Jul 2007
Al Habsi: Every Game Vital

Al Habsi: Every Game Vital

Goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi insists Oman need to approach every match like a final as they prepare to take on co-hosts Thailand in their second game of the Asian Cup. 12 Jul 2007
China Punish Malaysia

China Punish Malaysia

China's Asian Cup 2007 campaign got off to the best possible start on Tuesday when they comprehensively beat co-hosts and rank outsiders Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. 11 Jul 2007
Indonesia Surprise Bahrain

Indonesia Surprise Bahrain

Tournament co-hosts Indonesia pulled off a surprise 2-1 win over Bahrain on Tuesday evening as the shocks continued at the AFC Asian Cup. 11 Jul 2007
Viduka Confident Of Improvement

Viduka Confident Of Improvement

Mark Viduka believes the disappointing 1-1 draw with Oman in their Asian Cup opener will spur the Socceroos on to secure qualification for the next stage. 11 Jul 2007
UAE Looking To Recover From Defeat

UAE Looking To Recover From Defeat

Veteran defender Humaid Fakher insists the UAE's history of suffering opening day defeats will not affect the Gulf Cup champions' chances at the Asian Cup despite Sunday's surprise reverse against co-hosts Vietnam. 11 Jul 2007
Preview - Iran Vs Uzbekistan

Preview - Iran Vs Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will be missing Maksim Shatskikh and Asror Alikulov when they begin their Asian Cup campaign against Group C favourites Iran tonight.
11 Jul 2007
Qatar Confident After Japan Draw

Qatar Confident After Japan Draw

Qatar striker Seyd Bechir is confident his team-mates can progress to the next stage of the Asian Cup after their 1-1 with defending champions Japan on Monday. 11 Jul 2007
Nakamura: Coach Blasted Us

Nakamura: Coach Blasted Us

Midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura admitted Japan coach Ivica Osim tore into the players after their surprise 1-1 draw with Qatar in the AFC Asian Cup on Monday. 11 Jul 2007
Saudi Arabia Wait On Al Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia Wait On Al Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia are sweating on the fitness of midfielder Omar Al Ghamdi ahead of their AFC Asian Cup opener against South Korea tonight.
11 Jul 2007
FULL TIME: Australia 1 Iraq 3

FULL TIME: Australia 1 Iraq 3

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11 Jul 2007
Pics: Socceroos Prepare For Iraq

Pics: Socceroos Prepare For Iraq

We take you close to the action as the Socceroos train ahead of their showdown against Iraq on Friday night, Australian time. 11 Jul 2007
Qatar Vs Japan Nightlead - The Action

Qatar Vs Japan Nightlead - The Action

Sebastian Quintana scored with just two minutes remaining to earn Qatar a draw with defending champions Japan in the Asian Cup on Monday. 10 Jul 2007
Qatar Hold Japan To Draw

Qatar Hold Japan To Draw

Japan coach Ivica Osim lamented his side's inability to turn chances into goals after the defending Asian Cup champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in their Group B clash at the My Dinh National Stadium on Monday. 10 Jul 2007
Indonesia: 'We're Not As Bad As You Think'

Indonesia: 'We're Not As Bad As You Think'

Indonesia coach Ivan Kolev has warned opponents that his team should not be underestimated as they prepare to kick off their Asian Cup campaign against Bahrain on Tuesday. 10 Jul 2007