Lights go out on misfiring Japan at Asian Cup
2007-07-26 14:29:29
Japan's players were left to pick up the pieces on Thursday after their devastating defeat by Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup semi-finals.
Iraqi fans stock up on petrol and ammunition
2007-07-25 08:36:50
Iraqi fans have been stocking up on petrol and ammunition in preparation for their national soccer team's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea on Wednesday.
Iraq's Asian Cup run lifts spirits back home
2007-07-24 15:48:40
Iraqi goalkeeper Noor Sabri Abbas is delighted that the team's surprise run to the Asian Cup semi-finals has helped lift the spirits of his beleaguered compatriots back home.
Indonesia's Asian Cup curfew-breaker carpeted
2007-07-24 14:42:22
Cheeky Indonesia striker Zaenal Arif has apologised for breaking an Asian Cup curfew and admitted he was out much later than first thought.
Iraq coach slates AFC over hotel mix-up
2007-07-24 14:41:16
Iraq's Brazilian coach Jorvan Vieira has slammed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for leaving his weary players stranded for hours without hotel rooms.
Exhausted Koreans to put their feet up before Iraq semi
2007-07-23 15:39:24
After a gruelling quarter-final victory over Iran, South Korea's exhausted players will practise relaxation instead of training techniques to prepare for their Asian Cup last-four clash with Iraq.
Saudis hold off Uzbekistan to reach semi-finals
2007-07-23 13:26:55
Saudi Arabia survived a furious Uzbekistan onslaught to win their Asian Cup quarter-final 2-1 on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan.
South Korea grind down Iran to seal penalty win
2007-07-23 13:26:22
South Korea beat Iran 4-2 on penalties after a gruelling 0-0 draw in humid conditions to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals on Sunday.
Size does matter, Vietnam coach Riedl says
2007-07-23 13:25:21
Vietnam coach Alfred Riedl is worried his team will continue to struggle against the higher-ranked nations in the region because they are too small to compete in big matches.
Australia order review into Asian Cup flop
2007-07-23 13:24:32
Australia have ordered an urgent review into their failed Asian Cup campaign amid fears their plan to find an easier route to the World Cup could backfire.
Jumpy Osim unable to watch Japan's shootout victory
2007-07-23 13:21:15
Japan coach Ivica Osim put his health first by refusing to watching his side's penalty shootout victory over Australia in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Cup exit accelerates Australia's search for new coach
2007-07-23 13:20:18
Australia are planning to fast-forward their search for a new national coach after the Socceroos were bundled out of the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.