Kim proud of Malaysia; Klinsmann admits Korea Republic must improve
The Southeast Asian side equalised in the 15th minute of added time, having led 2-1 at one stage, with Kim glad that his players had something noteworthy to return home…
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IR Iran’s Ghalenoei calls for patience, Costa pleased with UAE progress
Team Melli sealed a third win in a row, beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 at Education City Stadium on Tuesday to top the group. Goals from Mehdi Taremi either…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group C: IR Iran v UAE
The UAE currently sit second in the group with four points to their name, but a defeat at Education City Stadium and other results going against them could see Bento’s…
Segrt: Mental resilience took Tajikistan through
Victory meant Tajikistan sealed a place in the knockout stage in their debut campaign, with a Round of 16 clash against the Group C runners-up on Sunday their reward. The…
Al Haydos: Unity driving Maroons&#۸۲۱۷; title defence
The veteran midfielder was thrown into the air by his fellow players having scored a goal-of-the-tournament contender in the 66th minute from more than 20 yards that ensured the Maroons…
Resan sets bar high for Iraq; Bui Hoang wants Vietnam to sign off on positive note
Bui Hoang Viet Anh, however, is determined that Vietnam thwart Iraq’s bid for a perfect record as the Southeast Asian side looks to sign off with a win after suffering…
Matchday Two in Numbers
Matchday Two witnessed 12 more exciting fixtures that produced 19 goals and eight wins, including Iraq’s stunning 2-1 victory against four-time champions Japan and Bahrain’s last-gasp defeat of Malaysia. Iraq…
Mancini plays down Saudi Arabia&#۸۲۱۷;s chances; Tarkovic praises nine-man Kyrgyz Republic
Goals from midfielders Mohammed Kanno and Faisal Al Ghamdi earned the Green Falcons their second win in the group at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium against a Kyrgyz Republic side who…
Tajikistan’s Umarbayev, Lebanon’s Khamis determined to clinch decisive win
Tajikistan and Lebanon currently occupy the third and fourth positions in the standings, each having secured a single point. “Our preparations have been going very well and I believe we…
Group F: Oman ۰-۰ Thailand
The result took Thailand to four points with three-time champions Saudi Arabia their final group stage opponents while the draw means Oman’s hopes hang in the balance with the West…