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Women's World Cup: Germany Advance

Women's World Cup: Germany Advance

Germany defeated Japan 2-0 at Hangzhou Dragon Stadium on Monday to finish top of Group A and progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup. 18 Sep 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
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
Dos Anjos Thrilled With Saudi Win

Dos Anjos Thrilled With Saudi Win

Saudi Arabia coach Helios dos Anjos hailed his players for overcoming reigning champions Japan to reach the final of the Asian Cup last night. 26 Jul 2007
Saudi Shock Japan Out Of Final

Saudi Shock Japan Out Of Final

Japan's hopes of a third-straight Asian Cup title came to an end last night when they lost to Saudi Arabia in the semi-final in Hanoi. 26 Jul 2007
'Saudi Speed Doesn't Scare Us'

'Saudi Speed Doesn't Scare Us'

Japan coach Ivica Osim is not intending to make any changes to his defence to counter the speedy Saudi Arabia attack for their Asian Cup semi-final clash tonight. 25 Jul 2007
'Japan Are No Better Than Us'

'Japan Are No Better Than Us'

Helio Anjos wants to rid his players of an inferiority complex as Saudi Arabia aim to break their Asian Cup hoodoo against Japan in tonight's semi-final clash. 24 Jul 2007
Gary Blasts FFA Money Men

Gary Blasts FFA Money Men

EXCLUSIVE - Newcastle Jets supremo Gary Van Egmond has waded into the debate on the Socceroos’ Asian Cup preparation saying: “Admin staff shouldn’t be making football decisions”. 24 Jul 2007
Viduka Set To Quit Socceroos

Viduka Set To Quit Socceroos

MARK Viduka looks set to quit the Socceroos in the wake of the disappointing Asian Cup debacle. 24 Jul 2007
Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special

Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special

The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. 23 Jul 2007
Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special II

Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special II

The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. 23 Jul 2007
Japan Game A TV Record

Japan Game A TV Record

The Australia v Japan match on Saturday created a new Australian pay TV record audience with an average of 419,000 people watching the game on Fox Sports. 23 Jul 2007
Kewell: We Must Learn Lessons

Kewell: We Must Learn Lessons

Harry Kewell believes Australia will now approach any future Asian continental engagements in a different manner after their maiden AFC Asian Cup adventure was ended in a penalty shootout against Japan. 22 Jul 2007
Viduka Hails Aussies' Spirit

Viduka Hails Aussies' Spirit

Australia striker Mark Viduka was delighted by the character shown by the Socceroos despite crashing out in the quarter-finals. 22 Jul 2007

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