Beiranvand: IR Iran will be mentally ready
Three-time champions Iran needed penalties to see off the challenge of a spirited Syria in the Round of 16 while Japan enjoyed a serene passage, easily overcoming Bahrain. Custodian Beiranvand…
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QF &#۸۲۱۱; Preview: Australia v Korea Republic
Klinsmann, a FIFA World Cup winner in 1990 during his playing days with Germany, is no stranger to featuring at the sharp end of major tournaments and the 59-year-old is…
QF &#۸۲۱۱; Preview: Tajikistan v Jordan
The Central Asian nation have been a revelation in the tournament, pipping China PR to second place in Group A to qualify to the knockout stages on their debut, then…
R۱۶ in Numbers
Holders Qatar, four-time winners Japan and 2015 champions Australia all made statement wins in the last 16 while Tajikistan and Jordan took their fairytale runs into the quarter-finals, so join…
AFC Asian Cup Qatar ۲۰۲۳™ well poised to smash TV viewership records
Having already cemented its place as the most extensively covered and accessible edition ever with a broadcast footprint in 160 territories, the 18th edition of the Continental showpiece also marked…
Mental resilience key for Korea Republic, says Cho
In their Round of 16 match against Saudi Arabia, Cho’s last-minute equaliser forced extra time, with Korea Republic ultimately winning the penalty shoot-out 4-2 as they advanced to the quarter-finals…
Ghalehnoy’s penalty strategy pays off for IR Iran
Mahdi Torabi was brought on in extra time as Ghalehnoy plotted for the shootout early on, with two other substitutes – Omid Ebrahimi and Karim Ansafarid – three of the…
Klinsmann: Korea Republic will be ready for Australia
The Taeguk Warriors will have little more than two full days to recover for the clash with Graham Arnold’s side after needing 120 minutes, plus injury time, and spot-kicks to…
Stubborness driving Fayzullaev&#۸۲۱۷;s bid to excel
Having nudged ahead in the first half through Azizbek Turgunboev, Uzbekistan lost their lead just before the one-hour mark. Fayzullaev’s stunning goal from 25 yards, however, took them over the…
R۱۶: Japan cruise past Bahrain
Hajime Moriyasu’s side will meet either the Islamic Republic of Iran or Syria in the last eight on Saturday after a largely accomplished performance, with the victory coming despite a…