Zhu Guanghu's Chinese lineup knows its 5-1 win over Malaysia will count for little when it takes on Iran in an Asian Cup match likely to decide top place in Group C.
Australia's besieged coach Graham Arnold has pleaded with the critics not to give up on the Socceroos after their shock Asian Cup loss to Iraq.
Japanese striker Naohiro Takahara scored twice to help the defending champions crush the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 3-1 in a group B match at the AFC Asian Cup here Friday evening.
Iraq pulled off a stunning 3-1 upset win over Australia at the Asian Cup on Friday to leave the tournament favourites in danger of an embarrassing early exit.
Thai midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao has dropped a bombshell on his team mates by announcing he will marry on the eve of Monday's crucial Asian Cup Group A match against Australia.
Striker Pipat Tongkanya scored twice in eight minutes to lift hosts Thailand to a convincing 2-0 win over Oman and top spot in Asian Cup Group A on Thursday.
Three-time Asian Cup champion Iran rallied from a two-goal deficit Sunday to draw 2-2 with China and move into a strong position to qualify for the Asian Cup quarterfinals.
Qatar forward Sebastian Quintana burst Vietnam's bubble with a 79th-minute equaliser, salvaging a precious 1-1 draw with the Asian Cup co-hosts on Thursday.
South Korea's stuttering start to another Asian Cup campaign has done little to allay concerns that a jinx is hanging over the team.
Asian Cup glamour coach Bruno Metsu has no problems looking at himself in the mirror -- and he likes what he sees.
Qatar coach Dzemaludin Musovic has escaped a touchline ban after being sent off during his side's Asian Cup opener, tournament officials said on Thursday.
Japan coach Ivica Osim was offering no guarantees on Thursday that the holders would avoid a a painful early exit from the Asian Cup.
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