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Socceroos Prepare for Iraq Pic Gallery

Socceroos Prepare for Iraq Pic Gallery

The Socceroos were put through their paces on the paddock by coach Holger Osieck and then quizzed by the media ahead of their weekend quarterfinal clash with Iraq in the Asian Cup. Pics by Getty Images. 21 Jan 2011
Cahill Injury Doubt

Cahill Injury Doubt

SOCCEROO star Tim Cahill remains in some doubt for the Asian Cup quarter final against Iraq, with the striker sitting o0t training on Thursday with a corked thigh. 21 Jan 2011
Preview: Uzbekistan v Jordan

Preview: Uzbekistan v Jordan

Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov believes tomorrow's AFC Asian Cup quarter-final opponents Jordan enjoyed a slice of good fortune to reach the knockout stage but warned their results suggest they should not be underestimated. 21 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v Qatar

Preview: Japan v Qatar

COACH Bruno Metsu believes Qatar will face the "Barcelona of Asia" when they take on Japan at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow for a place in the Asian Cup semi-finals. 21 Jan 2011
Unbeaten Iran Top Their Group

Unbeaten Iran Top Their Group

IRAN maintained their unbeaten run at the Asian Cup with a convincing win over the United Arab Emirates today, in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men. 20 Jan 2011
Iran Still Have Title Target

Iran Still Have Title Target

COACH Afshin Ghotbi says Iran will be Asian Cup champions after watching his side maintain their 100% record at the tournament with a 3-0 defeat of United Arab Emirates today. 20 Jan 2011
Iraq To Face Australia

Iraq To Face Australia

IRAQ secured a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals against Australia as Kerrar Jasim's first-half goal edged out North Korea at Al Rayyan Stadium. 20 Jan 2011
Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

Holger: Schwarzer Saved Us

HOLGER Osieck admitted Australia could have lost their Asian Cup match to Bahrain were it not for a superb display from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. 19 Jan 2011
India Deny Korea Group Top Spot

India Deny Korea Group Top Spot

A BRACE from Ji Dong-won earned Korea Republic their place in the Asian Cup 2011 quarter-finals with a 4-1 win over India - but India's goal kept Korea behind Australia on the group ladder. 19 Jan 2011
Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Preview: Iraq v North Korea

Iraq coach Wolfgang Sidka warned his players to once again be prepared to battle right up to the final whistle as the defending champions look to secure the point they need against North Korea tomorrow to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 19 Jan 2011
Preview: Iran v UAE

Preview: Iran v UAE

UAE coach Srecko Katanec believes his side can play without fear when they face Group D leaders Iran as they look to secure an unlikely Asian Cup quarter-final berth. 19 Jan 2011
Australia Fend Off Bahrain

Australia Fend Off Bahrain

AUSTRALIA narrowly squeaked past Bahrain for a 1-0 win to top their Asian Cup group and catapult them into the quarter finals. 19 Jan 2011
Australia v Bahrain Pic Gallery

Australia v Bahrain Pic Gallery

All the match action from the Asian Cup as Australia took on Bahrain in the final clash of the group stage. Pics by Getty Images. 19 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Sees Japan Build Momentum

Zaccheroni Sees Japan Build Momentum

Coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes Japan are getting better with every game as they marched into the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a 5-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia at Al Rayyan Stadium today. 18 Jan 2011
Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Coach Tita Valeriu could not hide his disappointment at seeing Syria throw away a one-goal lead as two defensive errors sealed their Asian Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Jordan. 18 Jan 2011
Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

Bahrain Aiming For An Upset

BAHRAIN coach Salman Sharida is confident his team can use their experience against Australia to cause a major Asian Cup upset tonight and progress to the quarter finals. 18 Jan 2011