UAE finish third after exciting playoff win
UNITED Arab Emirates have grabbed third place at the Asian Cup but only after repelling a gallant 10-man Iraq to secure a 3-2 win at Hunter Stadium.
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I had a sense that this would succeed: Lowy
THOSE who doubted the Asian Cup was going to be a success have had to eat their words. But three months ago, Frank Lowy admitted to host it was a “brave” decision.
Roos boost with Franjic set to start
IN a major boost for the Socceroos hopes of lifting the Asian Cup, defender Ivan Franjic is set to start the final after shrugging off a groin injury.
’We are looking good if it goes to penalties’
IT’S been dubbed a lottery, but a Cup final penalty shoot-out is the ultimate test of confidence and nerves. And the Socceroos insist they will be ready.
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Uzbekistan quietly confident of big tournament
SEMI-FINALISTS last time around, Uzbekistan will head into the Asian Cup with hopes of at least a repeat performance – despite the bookmakers begging to differ.
‘We’re on right path for this and World Cup’
MATTHEW Spiranovic says the Socceroos are primed, not just for an assault on this month’s Asian Cup title, but also to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Robbie Slater’s Asian Cup preview
AHEAD of the three-week Asian Cup, Robbie Slater runs the rule over all 16 teams, picking key players and listing reasons why they could do well.
Studs Up: race heats up for Roos XI
STUDS UP: With Ange Postecoglou yet to decide his Socceroos XI, there’s plenty to talk about as five players potentially vie for one spot.
The 10 Asian Cup stars set to shine
FROM Japan megastar Keisuke Honda, Saudi Arabia firebrand Nasser Al-Shamrani and Korea’s Son Heung-min, here are 10 stars set to shine at the Asian Cup.
Al-Shamrani all smiles on arrival
TEMPERENTAL Saudi Arabia star Nasser Al-Shamrani was in a happy mood as he arrived in Brisbane ahead of the Asian Cup clash against China.
Cahill: I dieted to keep my spot
SUPERSTAR Tim Cahill has revealed that a fear for his Socceroos future drove him to drop to 75kg — his lightest weight in 18 years.
Roos not reliant on Cahill for goals: Ange
SOCCEROOS boss Ange Postecoglou has backed Tim Cahill’s supporting cast to score Asian Cup goals.
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