Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Seoul: Fresh from their Asian Games triumph in Indonesia, Korea Republic are set to play a series of friendlies later this year as part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
The 2018 Asian Games gold medalists, now led by new head coach Paulo Bento, will face Uruguay on October 12 and take on Panama three days later according to the Korea Football Association (KFA) on Tuesday. Both matches will be held at home.
The KFA added Korea Republic will meet Uzbekistan in Brisbane, Australia, on November 20, three days after they play against Australia at the same venue.
The latest announcement finalises the match schedule of Bento's Korea Republic before entering the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. Korea Republic are in Group C alongside China PR, Kyrgyz Republic and the Philippines.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After a memorable football tournament at the Asian Games, we look at some of the talents on show at Indonesia 2018 who may be ones to watch at January's AFC Asian Cup in the UAE.
The 2018 Asian Games' football competition saw Korea Republic defeat Japan 2-1 in extra-time in an exciting climax at Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, and eyes now turn to the biggest event in the continental game: the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
Here are six players who stood out in Indonesia and will aspire to rise to even greater heights for their countries in the UAE in January. Let us know in the poll below who you think will be the one to watch.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Incheon: Korea Republic's U-23 squad received a warm welcome from hundreds of fans at the Incheon International Airport on Monday after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games men's football tournament.
Korea Republic, led by head coach Kim Hak-bum, defeated Japan 2-1 in extra time to claim their fifth gold medal, with Lee Seung-woo and Hwang Hee-chan scoring a goal apiece at the Pakan Sari Stadium in Cibinong.
"We earned a good result because of our players' hard-working effort," Kim said. "We want to thank our football fans for supporting us."
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Sydney: Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed that Socceroos great Tim Cahill will be recognised for his contribution to the sport in Australia when they take on Lebanon at the ANZ Stadium on November 20.
Cahill, who recently announced his retirement from international football, is set to put on the green and gold one last time against the Cedars when the two teams clash in November’s international friendly at Sydney Olympic Park.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said that Cahill, who is Australia’s greatest ever goalscorer at the international level with 50 goals from 107 appearances, deserved the chance to bid farewell to the fans that have supported him over the past 14 years of his career in national team colours.
“Tim’s contribution to football and the Socceroos especially over the past 14 years has been immense,” said Gallop. “When Tim made the decision to retire from international football we swiftly began discussions internally, and with him and his management team, regarding how FFA could provide Tim with an appropriate send-off on home soil.