Asian Cup wrap: Iran put on a flawless display as Yemen fell victim to their champagne football, while fellow tournament favourites South Korea only managed to put one past Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Philippines.
Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Pavel Matiash looked confident as he commanded his area during a Chinese corner — but as the ball was swung in he had a nightmare moment to forget.
After a disinterested display from Tom Rogic, Socceroos midfielders Jackson Irvine and Chris Ikonomides are pushing for a start in Australia’s second group outing against Palestine.
It’s the wake-up call the Socceroos admit they needed, but both coach and players insist their shock capitulation to Jordan has not stripped them of belief they can go deep into the Asian Cup.
AHEAD of the crucial Asian Cup quarter-final against the Socceroos tonight, we reveal why China is more motivated than you could possibly believe.
THE Asian Cup quarterfinals have served up some tasty clashes, with Japan, Iran and Australia looking to assert their dominance. Here’s a guide to the action.
FORMER Adelaide United defender Iain Fyfe says Iran will win the Asian Cup if they can overcome emotion and beat fierce rival Iraq in the quarter final.
BEFORE the much hyped potential clash with Japan comes a make or break quarter with China tonight. Here’s five crucial factors to influence the match.
ASIAN Cup organisers hope a run to the final by the Socceroos will allow them to surge past 600,000 spectators for the tournament.
COACH Ange Postecoglou is confident that the Socceroos can over-run China if Thursday night’s Asian Cup quarter-final runs into extra-time.
INDONESIA may not have qualified for the Asian Cup but they are still represented. And it’s a descendant of Indonesian royalty. His name is Massimo Luongo.
SOUTH Korea coach Uli Stielike says the inclusion of Son Heung-min for Thursday night’s quarter-final against Uzbekistan will give his side added impetus in attack.
CHINA coach Alain Perrin fears the referee could be influenced by a parochial crowd in Thursday night’s Asian Cup quarter-final against the Socceroos in Brisbane.
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