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 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.
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.
Cheeky Indonesia striker Zaenal Arif has apologised for breaking an Asian Cup curfew and admitted he was out much later than first thought.
Iraq's Brazilian coach Jorvan Vieira has slammed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for leaving his weary players stranded for hours without hotel rooms.
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.
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 beat Iran 4-2 on penalties after a gruelling 0-0 draw in humid conditions to reach the Asian Cup semi-finals on Sunday.
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 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.
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.
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.
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