Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Korea Republic have set up base in Abu Dhabi as they look to end their long wait for glory in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Korea Republic, led by head coach Paulo Bento, had their first training at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
The two-time AFC Asian Cup champions arrived in Abu Dhabi with 17 players, including two reserve members, early on Sunday after flying more than 10 hours from home.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Former head coach Jorn Andersen has backed DPR Korea to secure a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 next month despite being drawn in Group E that also features Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Lebanon.
Andersen was at the helm of the team as they secured their berth at the Finals with a 2-0 victory over Hong Kong in Pyongyang in March before standing down to eventually join K League side Incheon United.
The former Norway international striker has since been replaced by Kim Yong-jun, who will take the squad into the Finals, but Andersen is confident DPR Korea can progress to the knockout phase of the competition for the first time since 1980 as one of the qualifiers from Group E.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Doha: Qatar notched another win in their buildup to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, defeating Jordan 2-0 in a friendly match in Doha on Sunday.
Almoez Ali gave Qatar the lead in the 31st minute and substitute Ahmad Abdelmutaal added the second in second half added time in a match which was played behind closed doors.
Qatar have been enjoying a rich vein of form in their buildup to the AFC Asian Cup, having defeated - among others - Switzerland, Ecuador and China PR in friendlies.
Qatar, who are in Group E, will face Lebanon on January 9 in their opening AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 match. They will then face DPR Korea on January 13 before concluding their group stage campaign against three-time champions Saudi Arabia four days later.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bengaluru: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has admitted that watching some of the continent’s best players at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar gave him the motivation to develop into the player he is today.
The goalkeeper was just 18 years old when he was included in the India squad for the 2011 edition when the Blue Tigers were drawn alongside continental heavyweights Australia, Korea Republic and Bahrain.
And although Gurpreet got no game time as the South Asians ultimately lost all three of their matches, he looks back on the experience as a positive one that helped him progress in his career.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Among the many star names who will take to the field in the United Arab Emirates are ones who have graced the AFC Asian Cup previously and may very well be doing so for the last time on the continental stage.
Next in the-AFC.com's '10 of the Best' series, we've compiled a list of veterans who continue to perform at the very highest level for club and country, and will be striving to inspire their nations to glory come January.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Ehsan Hajsafi believes a hungry Islamic Republic of Iran will end their title drought at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Iran’s solid tactical performance was on full display at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia as they come within inches of advancing into the Round of 16 for the first time.
Team Melli had a dream start against Morocco when they picked up their first win in the FIFA World Cup since a 3-1 victory over the United States in 1998.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bacolod: Philippines playmaker Stephan Schrock cannot wait for the Azkals' AFC Asian Cup debut with the continental tournament set to be a career highlight for the Ceres Negros star.
In his career so far, Schrock, 32, has played a part in several historic milestones for Filipino football.
From lining up in the Philippines side that achieved the 'Miracle of Hanoi' to secure a maiden AFF Cup semi-final place in 2010, to turning club side Ceres Negros into a force to be reckoned with in continental club football - winning the inaugural AFC Cup ASEAN Zone in 2017 and then defeating Brisbane Roar in Australia in the 2018 AFC Champions League play-offs.