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Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Preview: Uzbekistan v Kuwait

Coach Vadim Abramov acknowledged the fact that Uzbekistan cannot afford to take Kuwait lightly as they look to close in on a place in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup when the two sides meet at Al Gharafa Stadium tomorrow. 12 Jan 2011
Fabregas Aware of Ipswich Threat

Fabregas Aware of Ipswich Threat

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has warned his side cannot afford to underestimate "dangerous" npower Championship strugglers Ipswich in tomorrow night's Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Portman Road. 12 Jan 2011
Mixed Feelings for Holloway

Mixed Feelings for Holloway

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is looking forward to taking on "living legend" Kenny Dalglish tomorrow but is saddened by the circumstances surrounding his Liverpool return. 12 Jan 2011
Preview: Qatar v China

Preview: Qatar v China

Qatar coach Bruno Metsu admitted the hosts must beat China in their second Group A game tomorrow if they are to stand any chance of reaching the Asian Cup quarter-finals. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran Coach Dedicates Win to Crash Victims

Iran coach Afshin Ghotbi dedicated his side's 2-1 Asian Cup victory over neighbours Iraq to the victims of Sunday's plane disaster that killed over 70 people in the north-west of the country. 12 Jan 2011
Jeepers Keepers - The Embarrassing Blunders

Jeepers Keepers - The Embarrassing Blunders

Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster made a huge mistake to gift West Ham a 2-1 lead in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final. 12 Jan 2011
Goal King Cole a Happy Hammer

Goal King Cole a Happy Hammer

West Ham striker Carlton Cole was delighted to hit the winner in today's Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham - even if his goal owed much to an unfortunate error by Blues goalkeeper Ben Foster. 12 Jan 2011
Grant Laughs Off Speculation

Grant Laughs Off Speculation

Avram Grant laughed off the latest rumours about his West Ham future after today's Carling Cup victory over Birmingham gave the club's board every reason to give him another stay of execution. 12 Jan 2011
Iran Stun Champions Iraq

Iran Stun Champions Iraq

IRAN have opened their Asian Cup campaign with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over reigning champions and bitter rivals Iraq on Tuesday. 12 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
Socceroos Recovery Training Pic Gallery

Socceroos Recovery Training Pic Gallery

The Socceroos stretch away their post-match aches and pains following their 4-0 win over India in their Asian Cup opener. Pics by Getty Images. 11 Jan 2011
Roos Relief At Getting First Win

Roos Relief At Getting First Win

AUSTRALIAN stars Harry Kewell and Lucas Neill were both grateful the team got through unscathed in their Asian Cup opener with a 4-0 victory over India this morning. 11 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Microsite Launched

Asian Cup Microsite Launched

EVERY fixture, preview, match report and reaction - FourFourTwo's Asian Cup section has every part of Qatar 2011 covered. 11 Jan 2011
Koo Show Has Cho Cooing

Koo Show Has Cho Cooing

SOUTH Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae hailed the performance of Koo Ja-cheol after the youngster scored twice as the Taeguk Warriors to beat Bahrain 2-1 at Al Gharafa Stadium in their opening game of the Asian Cup today. 11 Jan 2011
Preview: Iraq v Iran

Preview: Iraq v Iran

Iraq pulled off one of football's greatest shocks when the war-torn country claimed a memorable victory at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup and Wolfgang Sidka's side will begin their bid to stage a successful title defence against fierce rivals Iran at Al Rayyan Stadium tomorrow. 11 Jan 2011
Cup Win Can Lead to Bigger Things - Bendtner

Cup Win Can Lead to Bigger Things - Bendtner

Nicklas Bendtner has challenged Arsenal to win the Carling Cup and use it as a springboard to the Barclays Premier League title. 11 Jan 2011