The man behind Japan’s football rise
JAPAN’S rise as a footballing power mirrors Australia’s own development — and one journeyman American player was in the middle of it all.
Asian Cup
Ange ready to switch to World Cup mode
BACKED by a five-year contract, Ange Postecoglou has had an eye on Russia 2018 for some time. The minute the Asian Cup is over, the preparations begin.
The truth about Chinese football
AHEAD of the crucial Asian Cup quarter-final against the Socceroos tonight, we reveal why China is more motivated than you could possibly believe.
Guide to the Asian Cup quarterfinals
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.
‘People don’t understand how good Iran is’
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.
Socceroos v China: the five key factors
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.
Fan base helps put tournament in the black
ASIAN Cup organisers hope a run to the final by the Socceroos will allow them to surge past 600,000 spectators for the tournament.
‘Extra time, penalties, we’re set for anything’
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 embraces Luongo’s fairytale rise
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.
Son shakes off fever to face Uzbekistan
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 worried full house may influence ref
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.
Uzbekistan hope some inside knowledge pays off
UZBEKISTAN will be hoping Server Djeparov’s knowledge of South Korean football could be just as valuable as his undoubted on-field talents.
‘Immature’ A-League doesn’t rate financially
EXPERTS have warned that A-League clubs simply can’t offer the wages to lure the cream of Asian football to Australia on a fulltime basis.
Ange: Form irrelevant in knockout stage
ANGE Postecoglou said Asian Cup group results are irrelevant in the sudden death quarter-finals, ahead of Thursday night’s clash with undefeated China.
Billionaire throws weight behind China push
CHINESE billionaire Xu Jiayin is digging deep into his sizeable pockets to ensure Team Dragon has plenty of support against the Socceroos on Thursday night.
A-League push for full-time refs gathers steam
IT’S only a matter of time before the A-League fields professional match officials given the large number of locals on Asian Cup duty, says the FFA’s referees boss.
16 reasons we’ve LOVED Asian Cup so far
A FIFA record of NO DRAWS, incredible crowds, good football & Socceroos fever: with group stages done, here’s why we’ve LOVED the Asian Cup so far.
Decision time: who joins Mile in midfield?
SKIPPER Mile Jedinak has been cleared, but who will join him in midfield and who gets picked between Aziz Behich and Jason Davidson? VOTE HERE.
Up for Cup: 24 games, 61 goals, 0 draws
KEISUKE Honda and Shinji Kagawa fire for Japan in front of 25,000 fans in Melbourne to extend the Asian Cup’s incredible run of no draws. Up for the Cup.
Iraq coach bemoans quarterfinal scheduling
IRAQ boss Radhi Swadi says the AFC should have given more thought to its quarterfinal scheduling, claiming his side is disadvantaged.
Qatar chiefs in Sydney on scouting mission
QATAR has sent a team of officials to Sydney to closely monitor Australia’s Asian Cup success as it prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Iraq beat Palestine to set up Iran clash
IRAQ will meet its rival Iran in the quarter-final of the Asian Cup after making hard work of dispatching Palestine 2-0 at Canberra Stadium on Tuesday night.
Stars shine as Japan set up UAE date
FAVOURITE Japan is through to a quarterfinal with the United Arab Emirates after overpowering Jordan in front of a full house in Melbourne.
Aussie ballboy torn as ‘Roos face China
CHINA’S lucky charm Stephen White admits he will be torn on when the Socceroos take on Team Dragon in Brisbane for a spot in the Asian Cup semi-finals.
China’s captain passed fit to play
INSPIRATIONAL China skipper Zheng Zhi trained strongly on Tuesday night to prove his fitness for side’s Asian Cup quarter-final against Australia.
FFA open to landmark Palestine game
FOOTBALL Federation Australia is open to the prospect of the Socceroos facing Palestine, though the landmark game would have to take place Down Under.
Melbourne City favourites to land Franjic
MELBOURNE City has emerged as favourite to secure Ivan Franjic, with the right-back one of several Socceroos to have fielded offers during the Asian Cup.
Tips to picking a second Asian Cup team
WITH the Asian Cup knockout phase starting on Thursday here’s a guide to help you pick a second team, should the Socceroos meet their fate.
China insider offers tips to Socceroos
ROSTYN Griffiths has played against China’s best players and says Team Dragon will provide a stern test against the Socceroos on Thursday night.
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