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Malaysia coach axed following heavy Asian Cup defeats
2007-07-19 08:52
Malaysia coach Norizan Bakar has been axed after his side's heavy losses at the Asian Cup.
China exit Asian Cup
2007-07-19 08:49
Uzbekistan knocked Group C favourites China out of the Asian Cup with a stunning 3-0 upset victory at the Shah Alam Stadium on Wednesday.
South Korea scrape into Asian Cup quarters
2007-07-19 08:51
South Korea scraped into the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a fraught 1-0 win over Indonesia in their final Group D game on Wednesday.
Iran overpower Malaysia to top Asian Cup Group C
2007-07-19 08:50
Iran struck once in each half to ease to a 2-0 victory over hosts Malaysia and march into the Asian Cup quarter-finals as Group C winners on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia crush Bahrain to reach quarters
2007-07-19 08:50
Saudi Arabia brushed aside Bahrain 4-0 in Palembang on Wednesday to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals as Group D winners.
7 teams vying for spots in Asia Cup qua
2007-07-18 09:06
Seven countries are still in contention for the four remaining quarter-final spots heading into Wednesday's final round of Asian Cup group matches.
Japan aim to avenge staggering World Cup loss to Aussies
2007-07-18 09:15
Japan's meticulous Bosnian coach Ivica Osim had his players practising penalty kicks on Tuesday in preparation for their Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia.
Thai coach remains optimistic, despite Asian Cup exit
2007-07-18 09:15
A day after co-hosts Thailand were thrashed 4-0 by Australia and sent tumbling out of the Asian Cup, coach Charnwit Polcheewin remains upbeat over the futre of the national team.
Australians proud to prove critics wrong
2007-07-18 09:14
Australia's players have lashed out at their critics after Monday's Asian Cup win over Thailand, saying media speculation of a rift within the squad had spurred them on.
We should stroll into quarters, says Iran coach
2007-07-18 09:13
Iran should have an easy time of it in their final Asian Cup Group C match, their coach Amir Ghalenoei confidently predicted on Tuesday.
Iraq coach would like to party in Baghdad
2007-07-17 10:15
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira said he would love to be partying in Baghdad after steering Iraq to their fourth successive Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Australia coach hails "wonderful" performance
2007-07-17 10:15
Australia coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos are once again looming as the team to beat at the Asian Cup after thumping Thailand 4-0 on Monday.

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