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'I Was Made A Scapegoat' - Kis

'I Was Made A Scapegoat' - Kis

SOCCEROO stopper Patrick Kisnorbo has hit back at critics after his Asian Cup flop and blasted: "What have I done to deserve this?" 22 Aug 2007
Millsy's Your No.1 Aussie

Millsy's Your No.1 Aussie

As voted by you on au.fourfourtwo.com, Mark Milligan was the best-performing Australian at the Asian Cup. 31 Jul 2007
Mahmoud Dedicates Win to Bomb Victims

Mahmoud Dedicates Win to Bomb Victims

The double car bombing which killed dozens of Iraqi football fans after the national team's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea spurred goalscorer Younes Mahmoud and his team-mates to victory in the final. 31 Jul 2007
Cup Win 'Unites' Iraq - Caborn

Cup Win 'Unites' Iraq - Caborn

England's World Cup bid ambassador Richard Caborn has sent his congratulations to Iraq for winning the Asian Cup. 30 Jul 2007
Jorvan Quits In Victory's Wake

Jorvan Quits In Victory's Wake

Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will not continue in his job despite guiding the nation to a surprise win. 30 Jul 2007
Iraq Win Asian Cup Cracker

Iraq Win Asian Cup Cracker

Iraq have won an historic 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta, Indonesia. 30 Jul 2007
Qatar to Stage 2011 Asian Cup

Qatar to Stage 2011 Asian Cup

Australia has missed its chance to hold the 2011 Asian Cup after Qatar was awarded the tournament. 29 Jul 2007
Dos Anjos Wary of Iraq Threat

Dos Anjos Wary of Iraq Threat

Saudi Arabia coach Helio dos Anjos believes his side will face their toughest test yet today when they take on Iraq in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta. 29 Jul 2007
Iraq Coach Focused On Final

Iraq Coach Focused On Final

Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will take his team into their clash with Saudi Arabia hoping violence in Baghdad and beyond will not mar the country's first-ever Asian Cup final. 29 Jul 2007
Grella's Fury Over Asian Cup

Grella's Fury Over Asian Cup

Socceroo Vinnie Grella has launched a venomous attack on Australia's rivals in the Asian Cup. 29 Jul 2007
Pim's Pride For South Korea

Pim's Pride For South Korea

Outgoing South Korea coach Pim Verbeek declared himself 'proud' of his players after they secured a third-placed finish in the Asian Cup by defeating Japan 6-5 on penalties. 29 Jul 2007
Verbeek Quits Despite Win

Verbeek Quits Despite Win

South Korea coach Pim Verbeek has resigned from his post despite leading his side to a third-placed finish at this year's Asian Cup. 29 Jul 2007
Koreans Gun Down Japan

Koreans Gun Down Japan

Ten-man South Korea secured third place in the Asian Cup - and qualification for the next edition of the tournament - by downing East Asian rivals Japan in a penalty shootout. 29 Jul 2007
Aussie Ref For Asian Cup Final

Aussie Ref For Asian Cup Final

An Australian WILL star in the Asian Cup final - but only as the match referee. 28 Jul 2007
Akram Hoping to Boost Iraq Morale

Akram Hoping to Boost Iraq Morale

Iraq midfielder Nashat Akram wants to lift the spirits of the people in his war-torn nation by delivering them victory over Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup on Sunday. 28 Jul 2007
Fatigue Woes For Third Place

Fatigue Woes For Third Place

Fatigue is the main concern for the national coaches of South Korea and Japan as they prepare for the play-off for third place at the Asian Cup 2007 at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium on Saturday. 28 Jul 2007