asiancup

South Korea Finish Cup Prep In Confidence

South Korea Finish Cup Prep In Confidence

South Korea wrapped up their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan, courtesy of a first-half Cho Jae-jin brace. 6 Jul 2007
Nakazawa Aims To Continue Asian Cup Reign

Nakazawa Aims To Continue Asian Cup Reign

Veteran Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa is hoping to use his wealth of experience to guide Japan to a third straight Asian Cup this month. 6 Jul 2007
Bresh Winning Fitness Race

Bresh Winning Fitness Race

Midfielder Mark Bresciano is confident he will be fit for Australia's opening AFC Asian Cup game against Oman on Sunday. 6 Jul 2007
Emerton's Weather Warning

Emerton's Weather Warning

Brett Emerton is the latest to warn that conditions will be a key factor in dictating how the Socceroos play. 6 Jul 2007
Glory Fatigue Warning For Socceroos

Glory Fatigue Warning For Socceroos

If Perth Glory's Asian tour is any gauge, the Socceroos may need to rest up before going back to their European clubs otherwise a spate of injuries could hit our star players.
5 Jul 2007
Iran Star Teams With Socceroo

Iran Star Teams With Socceroo

If Australia meet Iran in the Asian Cup, Patrick Kisnorbo may play against his new club teammate Hoessein Kaebi with Leicester signing the exciting Iranian winger on a two-year deal.
5 Jul 2007
Aussie Tour Groups Head To Bangkok

Aussie Tour Groups Head To Bangkok

Bangkok-bound Socceroo supporters are aiming to recapture the magic that saw fans make such a splash at the 2006 World Cup.
5 Jul 2007
The Asian Cup Countdown Is On!

The Asian Cup Countdown Is On!

With the Socceroos making their debut and Japan chasing a historic third successive victory, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup is gearing up to be one of the most exciting in the tournament's history. 5 Jul 2007
Melbourne Goes Down To China

Melbourne Goes Down To China

Changchun Yatai midfielder Wang Dong ensured China rounded off their AFC Asian Cup preparations with a win as his header secured a 1-0 triumph over Melbourne Victory on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2007
Saudi Arabia Draw With North Korea

Saudi Arabia Draw With North Korea

Saudi Arabia rounded off their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup by playing out a 1-1 draw with 10-man North Korea in an international friendly in Singapore on Wednesday. 5 Jul 2007
Big Bando Blow For Japan

Big Bando Blow For Japan

Japan coach Ivica Osim has been forced to replace Ryuji Bando in his squad for the AFC Asian Cup just hours before their departure for Vietnam after the Gamba Osaka forward suffered a muscle injury. 5 Jul 2007
Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Chinese Challenge for Merrick’s men

Melbourne Victory’s two new boys will both be handed the chance to impress when Ernie Merrick’s men face China in Hong Kong this evening.
4 Jul 2007
Exclusive: "Harry Will Win Us The Asian Cup"

Exclusive: "Harry Will Win Us The Asian Cup"

David Lee has some blunt advice for Graham Arnold. Liverpool superstar Harry Kewell will be the difference between Asian Cup joy and despair for the Socceroos this month. 4 Jul 2007
Waugh: The Aussies Have X Factor

Waugh: The Aussies Have X Factor

Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh believes his nation's football side has the magic needed to win the Asian Cup. 4 Jul 2007
Men In Black Banished From Asian Cup

Men In Black Banished From Asian Cup

Flagging fitness levels have seen two assistant referees given the red card from the AFC Asian Cup before a ball has been kicked in anger. 3 Jul 2007
Thailand Sink Qatar

Thailand Sink Qatar

Thailand signed off their AFC Asian Cup preparations in style with a confident 2-0 win over Qatar on Monday. 3 Jul 2007