Agony and ecstasy
Islamic Republic of Iran, Jordan, Korea Republic and Qatar advanced after tight last eight ties with Australia, Japan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan bidding farewell. The quarter-final ties witnessed a gamut of…
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Lopez: Qatar&#۸۲۱۷;s focus is only on semi-final
Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was the hero for the 2019 champions after a 1-1 draw at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday, the Al Sadd man saving three penalties after 120 minutes…
Katanec confident bright future awaits Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s quest to emulate, if not better, their 2011 achievement of a fourth place finish came to an end when Pedro Correia scored the winning penalty for Qatar after goalkeeper…
Japan victory a turning point for Iranian football, says Ghalenoei
Team Melli came from a goal down at Education City Stadium to defeat the Samurai Blue thanks to two second-half goals from Mohammad Mohebi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh to reach the…
Moriyasu accepts responsibility for Japan’s exit
The loss meant the Samurai Blue’s bid for a record-extending fifth title continues, having last emerged champions in 2011. “Firstly, I would like to congratulate the Iranian players and staff…
Fightback keeps Team Melli on course
The win took Iran closer to a fourth title, having last emerged champions in 1976. The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts from the absorbing match, which ended Japan’s…
Korea Republic fight back to edge Australia in thriller
The Tottenham Hotspur forward hauled the Taeguk Warriors back into the game after Craig Goodwin had given the Australians a 42nd minute lead with a close-range volley and the Koreans…
Jordan end Tajikistan&#۸۲۱۷;s run to book historical semi-final berth
The West Asian nation had reached the quarter-finals twice, losing to Japan in 2004 and to Uzbekistan in 2011, while Tajikistan’s maiden continental adventure ends at the quarter-finals after a…
QF &#۸۲۱۱; Preview: Qatar v Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan defeated Qatar in the opening game of the AFC Asian Cup the last time the tournament was played in the West Asian country before going on to reach the…
QF &#۸۲۱۱; Preview: IR Iran v Japan
Standing in their way at Education City Stadium on Saturday are Islamic Republic of Iran, with the Samurai Blue holding an unbeaten record against their opponents at the AFC Asian…