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Extra-Time Pain For Australia

Extra-Time Pain For Australia

AUSTRALIA'S brilliant Asian Cup run has come to a devastating end in the final after Japan substitute Tadanari Lee scored a stunning winner deep into extra-time to clinch the silverware with a 1-0 win. 30 Jan 2011
Australia v Japan Asian Cup Final Pic Special

Australia v Japan Asian Cup Final Pic Special

All the match action from the 2011 AFC Asian Cup final in Doha between Australia and Japan. Pics by Getty Images. 30 Jan 2011
Australia v Japan Preview

Australia v Japan Preview

AUSTRALIA'S roller-coaster Asian Cup ride has propelled them to within touching distance of a historic first-ever major international trophy ahead of their clash with Japan on Sunday morning. 29 Jan 2011
Socceroos Pre-Final Press Conference Pic Special

Socceroos Pre-Final Press Conference Pic Special

All the pics from Friday's press conference ahead of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup final between Australia and Japan with captains and coaches in attendance. Pics by Getty Images. 29 Jan 2011
Neill Ready To Resume Japan Rivalry

Neill Ready To Resume Japan Rivalry

AUSTRALIA captain Lucas Neill is disappointed he will not be squaring up against Japan star Shinji Kagawa in the Asian Cup final on Sunday. 29 Jan 2011
Roos On The Brink Of History

Roos On The Brink Of History

AUSTRALIA'S roller-coaster Asian Cup ride has propelled them to within touching distance of a historic first-ever major international trophy. 28 Jan 2011
Socceroos Prepare For Final Pic Gallery

Socceroos Prepare For Final Pic Gallery

The Socceroos went through their paces in one of their last kickouts before their Asian Cup final date with Japan. Pics by Getty Images. 28 Jan 2011
Racism Chief Questions Ki's Monkey Excuse

Racism Chief Questions Ki's Monkey Excuse

Ki Sung-yeung was attempting to deflect the heat from himself by claiming he was trying to highlight racism in Scottish football with his controversial Asian Cup goal celebration, an expert on racism in football has said. 28 Jan 2011
AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

AFC Satisfied Over Ki's Monkey Celebration

The Asian Football Confederation confirmed they will take no action over Ki Sung-yeung's perceived racist celebration following his goal against Japan in Tuesday's Asian Cup semi-final, with the South Korean claiming his intention was in fact to highlight abuse in Scottish football. 28 Jan 2011
Honda: This Won't Be Pretty

Honda: This Won't Be Pretty

KEY Japanese player Keisuke Honda says Sunday morning’s Asian Cup final will be less of a beautiful game spectacle and more of a battle. 28 Jan 2011
Ange: We May Lose McKay

Ange: We May Lose McKay

BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou admits the better captain Matt McKay performs for the Socceroos at the Asian Cup, the more likely an overseas club will move in for his services. 27 Jan 2011
Japan Ace Out Of Roo Final

Japan Ace Out Of Roo Final

JAPAN ace Shinji Kagawa will miss the Asian Cup final and possibly the rest of the Bundesliga season with a broken foot. 27 Jan 2011
Schwarzer: 88, Not Out

Schwarzer: 88, Not Out

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Schwarzer is set to break Alex Tobin’s national team caps record in Sunday morning’s Asian Cup final with the feat being celebrated at his former club Marconi. 27 Jan 2011
Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan Penalties Kill Off Korea

Japan booked their place in the Asian Cup final by beating rivals South Korea 3-0 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 encounter at Al Gharafa Stadium today. 26 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v South Korea

Preview: Japan v South Korea

PARK Ji-sung will make his 100th appearance for South Korea against Japan tomorrow and coach Cho Kwang-rae is eager to mark such a milestone with a victory that will send the Blue Samurai through to the final of the Asian Cup. 25 Jan 2011
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

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