Asian Cup 2007

Saudis hold off Uzbekistan to reach semi-finals

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

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.

Stars

Iraq's Akram gears up for big European move

Nashat Akram is poised to become the first Iraqi to play in one of the big European soccer leagues after being linked with top-flight clubs in England, Spain and Italy.

Viduka was winding me up, says Japan's Nakazawa

Penalty hero Yuji Nakazawa has accused Australia captain Mark Viduka of continually abusing him during Japan's Asian Cup quarter-final win over the Socceroos.