AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game
6 years, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game

The Hindu  

Defending champion Australia warmed up for the AFC Asian Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win against Oman. RELATED | AFC Asian Cup 2019: Aaron Mooy named in Australia's squad Four minutes later it was 2-0 as Ikonomidis fired a half-volley in off the post and Mabil soon added the Socceroos' third when he prodded home after a seemingly innocuous Aziz Behich cross was allowed to find its way into his path. RELATED | Son Heung-min to join South Korea's Asian Cup squad late, confirms Tottenham Ikonomidis proves his worth Ikonomidis has been largely kept in the international wilderness so far in his career, but earned his call-up for the tournament with some excellent form for Perth Glory and delivered an example of his finishing prowess with a well-taken goal. Australia faces Jordan in its group opener in Al Ain, while Oman faces Thailand in another friendly on January 1 ahead of its first match in the tournament with Uzbekistan eight days later in Sharjah.

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AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Bangladesh coach Cabrera lauds team mentality, Hamza Choudhury after draw with India
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1 day, 12 hours ago

AFC Asian Cup qualifiers: Bangladesh coach Cabrera lauds team mentality, Hamza Choudhury after draw with India

The Hindu  

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera lauded his team’s resilient display after a goalless draw against India in their AFC Asian Cup third-round qualifier on Tuesday. “Defending set-pieces against one of the best teams in Asia was a big challenge, and we handled it well.” India pushed forward in the second half, but Bangladesh remained compact. He reads the game well …

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth
3 days, 4 hours ago

FIFA Asian World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Iran hosts Uzbekistan needing only a point to seal berth

The Hindu  

Iran needs only a draw from its match against Uzbekistan at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Tuesday to join Japan in securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup while stuttering South Korea will look to steady its nerves against visitor Jordan. Iran, which is looking to confirm a fourth consecutive appearance at the finals, leads Uzbekistan by three …

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers
1 week ago

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

Al Jazeera  

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C, behind Japan, to qualify for the 48-team World Cup in North America next year. Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge. “But …

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown
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1 week, 1 day ago

Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown

Al Jazeera  

The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Australian men’s football team’s head coach Tony Popovic believes there will be a degree of the unknown when his side face an Indonesian team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a qualifying match for …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
9 months ago

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The top two from each of the three groups of six will qualify for the World Cup, while the six teams that finish third and …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif hat-trick fires Qatar to back-to-back titles, victory over Jordan
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif hat-trick fires Qatar to back-to-back titles, victory over Jordan

Firstpost  

Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan as Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties. “It’s about the feeling that the team and people are behind me.” Jordan were in their first Asian Cup final and contesting the biggest match in their history. Qatar responded almost immediately however, and Afif produced …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan

Firstpost  

An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history. Few would have predicted it would come down to a decider between a Qatar side who swapped coaches one month before the Asian Cup and a Jordan team ranked 87 in …

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019

The Hindu  

Defending champion Qatar is set to feature in the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in a row as it faces Jordan in front of home fans on Saturday, February 10. The last time Qatar was in the AFCON final, it faced one of the tournament favourites Japan in 2019 and beat the Southeast Asian side 3-1 and …

AFC Asian Cup Final: 'Magician' Akram Afif's goal-celebration goes viral
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup Final: 'Magician' Akram Afif's goal-celebration goes viral

India Today  

Qatar defeated Jordan in the final of the AFC Asian Cup. At the heart of Qatar's win wa s left winger Akram Afif who converted three penalties across two halves to help Qatar defend their title. We’ve never seen anything like Akram Afif’s celebration in the Asian Cup finalpic.twitter.com/D9o5jivXy6 — COPA90 February 10, 2024 Qatar were bright throughout the game …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final

India Today  

Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan on Saturday. Yazan Al Naimat had levelled the game in the second half, but Qatar was awarded two penalties on video review and Afif showed no nerves to convert on both occasions. Final match result between Jordan and …

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final
1 year, 1 month ago

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final

Al Jazeera  

Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns. Who: Jordan vs Qatar What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 final When: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar After nearly a month of high-octane football, featuring several surprises and upsets, the AFC Asian Cup is …

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists
1 year, 1 month ago

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists

Hindustan Times  

“Football, bloody hell!” turns 25 this year and Alex Ferguson’s quip after the 1998-99 Champions League final is an apt description of how the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup have unfolded on way to this weekend’s finish. The assist for Yazan Al-Naimat’s superbly chipped opening goal was also his as Jordan, ranked 87th to South Korea’s 23, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final

Firstpost  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country’s wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. pic.twitter.com/o5mZnmq8Vn — CBS …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title

The Hindu  

Jordan will make a slice of history when it faces Son Heung-min’s South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while the host and the holder Qatar plays Iran in the other semifinal. But Jordan held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, with Jurgen Klinsmann’s side salvaging a draw in injury time when Yazan Al-Arab deflected Hwang In-beom’s shot …

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time

The Hindu  

Jordan set up a semifinal against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan’s fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday. It was tough on charismatic Croatian coach Petar Segrt and his Tajikistan team, which was the lowest-ranked side left in Qatar and won plenty of new friends in its first Asian Cup. Jordan, ranked 87 to …

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Nobody laughing at quarterfinalists Tajikistan now, says coach Segrt ahead of Jordan clash
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Nobody laughing at quarterfinalists Tajikistan now, says coach Segrt ahead of Jordan clash

The Hindu  

Tajikistan feels like they have already won the Asian Cup twice by qualifying for the last 16 and the quarterfinals on its tournament debut, and it will continue to dream about advancing further, coach Petar Segrt said on Thursday. Tajikistan qualified for the last 16 with a late win over Lebanon in the group stage and then won over 2019 …

Preview: Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinals
1 year, 1 month ago

Preview: Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinals

Al Jazeera  

The Asian Cup quarterfinals pit regional giants against each other but The AFC Asian Cup is into the quarterfinal stage and the titans of the continent have made it relatively unscathed so far. Tajikistan beat Thailand 2-1 in their last-16 tie, having qualified from the group stage for the first time with a second-place finish ahead of China, with whom …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait

The Hindu  

Asian Cup host Qatar finished its group stage in style on Monday with a spectacular volley from Hassan Al-Haydos for a 1-0 win over China, which is on the brink of elimination from the tournament. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 “In the three games we played, we missed a lot of chances every game,” China coach …

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer

Firstpost  

Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with nine men. - Thailand blunt Oman - Thailand coach Masatada Ishii was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman goalless. At the other end, Buriram United …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran through to last 16 with narrow win over Hong Kong
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran through to last 16 with narrow win over Hong Kong

The Hindu  

Iran booked its place in the Asian Cup last 16 when they beat Hong Kong 1-0 in a Group C game on Friday at the Khalifa International Stadium where Mehdi Ghayedi scored the winner. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Iran dominated possession and had several opportunities to extend their lead but failed to convert their chances …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Palestine aims to bring joy home through football, says captain Musab al-Battat
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Palestine aims to bring joy home through football, says captain Musab al-Battat

The Hindu  

The Palestinian football team will be playing to give some joy in times of war, Musab al-Battat, its captain, told reporters on the eve of their opening game against Iran here on Sunday. “We as players are part of the Palestinian people and live through the same suffering as the people,” he said, “We wish this will end soon and …

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: More Than 35,000 Fans Cheer as India Go Down Fighting to Australia

News 18  

Thousands of Indian fans thronged Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan as the Indian men’s football team went down 0-2 to Australia in their opening Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup. Thank you, Indian fans in Doha for your invaluable support, as alwaysWe’ll see you again on the 18th #AUSvIND ⚔️ #AsianCup2023 #BlueTigers #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/DhfqzpNZKZ …

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Australia Register 2-0 Win Over India in Opener in Qatar

News 18  

Team India suffered an opening-game defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC Asian Cup at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as the Socceroos posted a 2-0 win in the continental tournament. Jackson Irvine found the back of the net for the Socceroos with a 50th-minute opener before Jordan Bos doubled their lead in …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

Unlike other international tournaments where the team is usually written off, the Australian football team, known as the Socceroos will enjoy the spotlight come the AFC Asian Cup 2023. AFC Asian Cup: Australia Preview Previous AFC Asian Cup appearances: 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 Titles: 1 Best Finish: Champion AFC Asian Cup record: W12, L5, D4 Goals : 40 Biggest Win: …

AFC Asian Cup 2023, Group C preview: Teams, squad; Iran eyes continental crown after 47 years
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023, Group C preview: Teams, squad; Iran eyes continental crown after 47 years

The Hindu  

All leading football nations in Asia are set to compete for the continental crown, the AFC Asian Cup, which returns to Qatar after 12 years. FULL IRAN SQUAD Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Payam Niazmand, Hossein Hosseini Defenders: Milad Mohammadi, Ehsan Hajisafi, Ramin Rezaeian, Sadegh Moharrami, Saman Fallah, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Hossein Kanaanizadegan, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Majid Hosseini, Aria Yousefi Midfielders: Saeid Ezatolahi, Mohammad …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia

The Hindu  

India was drawn in group B in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS This will be India’s fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, with the Blue Tigers having participated at the continental level in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019 previously. “This is the first time that India …

Qatar to host Asian World Cup playoff on June 7
3 years, 1 month ago

Qatar to host Asian World Cup playoff on June 7

The Hindu  

The playoff between the third-placed finishers in Asia's preliminaries for this year's World Cup will be held in Qatar on June 7, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Friday. The winners of the one-off clash will take on the fifth placed finishers in South America's qualifying competition on either June 13 or 14, also in Qatar, with a place at …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Australia hand Thailand 2-1 loss to finish top of Group B with hat-trick of wins
3 years, 1 month ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Australia hand Thailand 2-1 loss to finish top of Group B with hat-trick of wins

Firstpost  

While Thailand tasted defeat on the night, Miyo Okamoto’s side also advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will face Japan on Sunday, while Australia will cross paths with South Korea. Mumbai: Australia completed hat-trick of wins at Women’s Asian Cup while confirming their status as Group B winners with a 2-1 victory over Thailand at Mumbai Football Arena on Thursday. …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Second half show against Philippines takes Australia into quarters
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Second half show against Philippines takes Australia into quarters

The Hindu  

Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup on Monday after a decisive second-half showing saw Tony Gustavsson's side defeat Philippines 4-0 in Mumbai. After a goalless first half, Sam Kerr opened the scoring with a 51st-minute header before Dominique Randle's own goal two minutes later put the Matildas in control of the Group B encounter. The Koreans …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win

News 18  

Coming off an 18-0 walloping of Indonesia, title contenders Australia will have their nose ahead in their Women’s Asian Cup Group B game against Philippines here on Monday. With Australia netting 18 goals against Indonesia, and the Philippines fresh from a win against Thailand, the match pits the group’s topper against the second-placed team, with the winners at Mumbai Football …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan
3 years, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Record-breaking Australia set their sights on Japan

Firstpost  

Australia became the first team to win 11 games on the trot in the same World Cup qualifying campaign after beating Oman 3-1 in Qatar Sydney: Australia coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week’s clash with Japan after the Socceroos became the first team to win 11 games in a row in the same World Cup qualifying …

World Cup qualifiers: Australia, South Korea, Japan complete 1-0 wins
3 years, 6 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Australia, South Korea, Japan complete 1-0 wins

India TV News  

Australia edged Vietnam 1-0 in Hanoi to make it two wins out of two in Group B of Asia World Cup qualifying, but China's campaign was teetering after a second consecutive defeat. In Group A, South Korea defeated Lebanon 1-0 at Suwon World Cup Stadium to pick up its first win of the stage, after 0-0 against Iraq five days …

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia eases past Kuwait to maintain perfect record

The Hindu  

Mathew Leckie and Jackson Irvine sent Australia on its way to a 3-0 win over Kuwait on Thursday as Graham Arnold's side took a huge stride towards booking its place in the third phase of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup. In Group C, Iran notched up a 3-1 win over Hong Kong but remains in third on …

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia resumes World Cup qualifying with 3-0 win over Kuwait

The Hindu  

Australia resumed its World Cup qualifying campaign after a break of 19 months to defeat Kuwait 3-0 on Thursday and maintain its perfect record in Group B of Asia's second round. “We have to keep performing in the same way to achieve our goal of reaching the next stage.” With Thailand drawing 2-2 with Indonesia in Group G, UAE moved …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Five players who lit up Asian Cup
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Five players who lit up Asian Cup

The Hindu  

From a record-breaking Qatar forward who just couldn’t stop scoring to a reluctant Kyrgyz sex symbol, here are five players who made headlines at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Float like a butterfly Qatar’s Almoez Ali scored an eye-popping record nine goals at a single Asian Cup, surpassing Iran legend Ali Daei’s tally of eight in 1996 with a wonder …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar's swashbuckling triumph an exception, not the norm in continent's football
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar's swashbuckling triumph an exception, not the norm in continent's football

Firstpost  

And so after 51 matches, 130 goals and a month-long tournament in the Gulf, Asia has a new champion: Qatar, the hosts of the 2022 World Cup. In the final, the marauding maroons outplayed Japan, the record four-time champions, with lethal attacking, fine positional play and solid defending, traits that had the Qatari outwit Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Iraq and …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Record-breaking Almoez Ali scores acrobatic bicycle kick as Qatar beat Japan to claim first-ever title
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Record-breaking Almoez Ali scores acrobatic bicycle kick as Qatar beat Japan to claim first-ever title

Firstpost  

Qatar striker Ali scored with an acrobatic bicycle kick after just 12 minutes before Abdelaziz Hatim curled in a superb second and Akram Afif converted a VAR-assisted penalty Abu Dhabi: Qatar stunned Japan 3-1 to win their first Asian Cup on Friday sparked by a moment of magic from record-breaker Almoez Ali and after nail-biting late drama. Sudan-born striker Ali …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: After record-breaking run to final, Qatar look to overcome Japan challenge to win title
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: After record-breaking run to final, Qatar look to overcome Japan challenge to win title

Firstpost  

While Japan have the Asian Cup pedigree, Qatar’s over-achieving players might just feel that their name is on the trophy after a record-breaking run to their first-ever final. Abu Dhabi: While Japan have the Asian Cup pedigree, Qatar’s over-achieving players might just feel that their name is on the trophy after a record-breaking run to their first-ever final. “We have …

AFC Asian Cup 2019 Final: Japan meets Qatar as captains call for calm
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019 Final: Japan meets Qatar as captains call for calm

The Hindu  

Japan's semifinal clash against Iran was not the best example of sportsmanship and experienced defender Maya Yoshida has called for Japan and Qatar to show their continent's football in its best light during Friday's AFC Asian Cup 2019 final. Japan's 3-0 semifinal win over tournament favourite Iran turned into a melee in the closing minutes after Iran's star forward Sardar …

Players, fans hopeful as Qatar take on Japan in Asian Cup final
6 years, 1 month ago

Players, fans hopeful as Qatar take on Japan in Asian Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Qatar fans hold high hopes as national football team set to play its first Asian Cup final. But Qatar’s players, officials and fans are confident of putting those incidents behind them and bringing home the country’s maiden Asian Cup trophy. “All the obstacles and the circumstances behind our participation in this competition have given our players more energy and motivation,” …

Asian Cup 2019: UAE fans throw shoes at Qatar players in humbling semi-final defeat
6 years, 1 month ago

Asian Cup 2019: UAE fans throw shoes at Qatar players in humbling semi-final defeat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Asian Cup semi-final between the United Arab …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar team pelted with shoes, bottles after thrashing hosts UAE 4-0 in politically charged semi-final
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar team pelted with shoes, bottles after thrashing hosts UAE 4-0 in politically charged semi-final

Firstpost  

Qatar, whose national anthem was drowned by boos before the game, face Japan in Friday’s final after goals from Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali, Hasan Al-Haydos and Hamid Ismaeil sealed victory for the 2022 World Cup hosts amid ugly scenes Abu Dhabi: Qatar punished unwelcoming hosts United Arab Emirates 4-0 in a politically charged clash marred by disgraceful crowd behaviour on …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar humbles UAE 4-0, cruises into final
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Qatar humbles UAE 4-0, cruises into final

The Hindu  

Qatar soared to its first AFC Asian Cup final thanks to a 4-0 drubbing of host United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Due to its desperate situation, UAE unsurprisingly spent most of the second half on top, but Qatar remained solid defensively and late goals from Hasan Al Haydos and Hamid Ismaeil emphatically booked …

2019 AFC Asian Cup: Clinical Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach final
6 years, 1 month ago

2019 AFC Asian Cup: Clinical Japan stun Iran 3-0 to reach final

Hindustan Times  

Striker Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help send four-time champions Japan into the final of the Asian Cup with a 3-0 victory over tournament favourites Iran on Monday. The Werder Bremen forward headed the first home in the 56th minute and added his second from the penalty spot to help set up a date with either …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Japan beats Iran 3-0 to cruise into final
6 years, 1 month ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Japan beats Iran 3-0 to cruise into final

The Hindu  

Yuya Osako's brace helped Japan beat pre-tournament favourite Iran 3-0 and book a place in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 final, as the Blue Samurai remains on course for an unprecedented fifth title. Neither side was able to stamp much authority on a cagey first half and things looked much the same after the break until Japan broke the deadlock, …

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