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Australia Vs Oman Match Pics Part 2

Australia Vs Oman Match Pics Part 2

More match pictures from Australia's 1-1 draw with Group A opponents Oman in Bangkok, Thailand.
9 Jul 2007
Arnold Praises Cahill And Schwarzer

Arnold Praises Cahill And Schwarzer

Graham Arnold expressed his relief after a stoppage-time equaliser from Tim Cahill and a virtuoso display from keeper Mark Schwarzer saw the Socceroos draw 1-1 against Oman. 9 Jul 2007
Vietnam In Surprise Win

Vietnam In Surprise Win

Vietnam sprung the first major surprise of the AFC Asian Cup 2007 with a 2-0 victory over Gulf Cup holders the United Arab Emirates in Sunday's Group B encounter at My Dinh National Stadium.
9 Jul 2007
Komano Doubtful For Japan Opener

Komano Doubtful For Japan Opener

Yuichi Komano's participation in Japan's opening game of the Asian Cup 2007 against Qatar on Monday is in doubt due to an ankle injury. 9 Jul 2007
Preview - Japan Vs Qatar

Preview - Japan Vs Qatar

Japan coach Ivica Osim believes his two-time defending champions will have no secrets from Qatar in their Group B opener at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Monday. 8 Jul 2007
Zheng Keen On European Return

Zheng Keen On European Return

China international captain Zheng Zhi, who spent the end of last season on loan at Charlton, sees this month's AFC Asian Cup as a chance to enhance his reputation as he seeks a return to European football. 8 Jul 2007
Uruguay Demolish Venezuela

Uruguay Demolish Venezuela

Striker Diego Forlan believes Uruguay are finally starting to produce their best form after the 4-1 demolition of hosts Venezuela booked a place in the Copa America semi-finals. 8 Jul 2007
Australia Vs Oman Match Pics

Australia Vs Oman Match Pics

Match pictures from Australia's 1-1 draw with Group A opponents Oman in Bangkok, Thailand. 8 Jul 2007
Group A - Thailand And Iraq Draw

Group A - Thailand And Iraq Draw

Thailand and Iraq had to settle for a point apiece in Group A in the 2007 AFC Asian Cup curtain-raiser at a rain-soaked Rajamangala Stadium last night. 8 Jul 2007
Dakhan Hails Uae Coach

Dakhan Hails Uae Coach

UAE Football Association General Secretary Mohammed Bin Dakhan has hailed Gulf Cup-winning coach Bruno Metsu as one of the best in the world on the eve of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. 8 Jul 2007
Japan Win Warm-Up

Japan Win Warm-Up

Japan warmed up for Monday's AFC Asian Cup Group B opener against Qatar with a 3-0 victory over local first division side Vietnam Army club. 8 Jul 2007
Preview - 'Roos Vs Oman

Preview - 'Roos Vs Oman

Graham Arnold claims his players are "confident, not arrogant" ahead of their first-ever game in the AFC Asian Cup on Sunday. 8 Jul 2007
Uae Braced For Vietnam

Uae Braced For Vietnam

United Arab Emirates coach Bruno Metsu is expecting a tough test for the Gulf Cup champions with AFC Asian Cup co-hosts Vietnam now holding home advantage at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. 8 Jul 2007
AFC Confident Of Qatar 2011 Bid

AFC Confident Of Qatar 2011 Bid

AFC president Mohamed bin Hammam is confident Qatar will be named the hosts of the 2011 Asian Cup, but warned the bidding process could be re-opened should the Middle Eastern country fail to meet the specified criteria. 7 Jul 2007
Bin Hammam Praises Australia's AFC Inclusion

Bin Hammam Praises Australia's AFC Inclusion

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has welcomed the addition of Australia to the AFC, admitting their presence will help boost the profile of football in Asia. 7 Jul 2007
Thailand And Iraq Play Mind Games Ahead Of Clash

Thailand And Iraq Play Mind Games Ahead Of Clash

Thailand coach Chanvit Polchovin has refuted suggestions by his Iraq counterpart, Jorvan Vieira, that their showdown in Saturday's AFC Asian Cup curtain raiser will be decided by strength.
7 Jul 2007