Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

Japan Skipper Eyes Move to England

JAPAN captain and Wolfsburg midfielder Makoto Hasebe has expressed his desire to one day play in the Barclays Premier League. 25 Jan 2011
Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

Midfield Control Crucial - Cho

South Korea boss Cho Kwang-rae felt winning the midfield battle was the key to today's 1-0 extra-time victory over Iran, which sent the Taeguk Warriors through to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. 23 Jan 2011
Kagawa Earns Zaccheroni's Praise

Kagawa Earns Zaccheroni's Praise

COACH Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of Shinji Kagawa after the Borussia Dortmund forward announced his presence at the Asian Cup with a brace that helped 10-man Japan book their place in the semi-finals following a 3-2 win over Qatar. 22 Jan 2011
MBH: World Cup Debate Can Wait

MBH: World Cup Debate Can Wait

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam today called for talk of a winter World Cup in Qatar to stop until after the 2018 tournament in Russia. 21 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
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
Metsu Thinking Big

Metsu Thinking Big

COACH Bruno Metsu is daring to dream of the impossible after Qatar booked their place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Kuwait at Khalifa Stadium today. 17 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of his players as the Blue Samurai grabbed their first win of the Asian Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Syria at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 14 Jan 2011
Abramov Talks Up Uzbekistan Hopes

Abramov Talks Up Uzbekistan Hopes

Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov believes his side are showing all the qualities needed to be Asian Cup champions following their 2-1 defeat of Kuwait at Al Gharafa Stadium that puts them on the cusp of a place in the quarter-finals. 13 Jan 2011
Schwarz Rues Asian Cup Timing

Schwarz Rues Asian Cup Timing

MARK Schwarzer is determined to achieve success with Australia at the Asian Cup but admitted leaving Fulham in the middle of their fight for EPL survival was far from ideal. 12 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

Zaccheroni Dismayed By Opening Draw

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni lamented his side's lack of cutting edge after it took a last-minute goal by Maya Yoshida to rescue a 1-1 draw against Jordan in their opening game of the Asian Cup at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 10 Jan 2011
We Controlled Game After Neda Red Card - Gao

We Controlled Game After Neda Red Card - Gao

CHINA coach Gao Hongbo admitted the dismissal of Kuwait defender Musaed Neda had been a turning point as his side opened their 2011 Asian Cup campaign with a 2-0 win at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 9 Jan 2011