Relentless Australia target Japan next after making history
Doha: Australia head coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week's clash with Japan after the Socceroos became the first team to win 11 games in a row in the same qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup.
Ivanković: Inexperience cost Oman defeat to Australia
Doha: Oman head coach Branko Ivanković identified a lack of big-match experience as a factor in their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Australia in Thursday’s AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar clash at Khalifa International Stadium.
Bento: Korea Republic should have closed out game against Syria earlier
Ansan: Paulo Bento has rued Korea Republic's missed opportunities despite the Taeguk Warriors scoring late to secure a 2-1 victory over Syria in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Thursday.
Win against Vietnam perfect boost for China PR, says Li Tie
Sharjah: Li Tie is hoping China PR’s dramatic victory over Vietnam will give his side a much-needed boost after Wu Lei’s stoppage time goal earned his team a 3-2 victory over Park Hang-seo’s spirited side in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar in Sharjah on Thursday.
Van Marwijk vows UAE will soldier on, Skočić delighted with IR Iran's resilience
Dubai: United Arab Emirates boss Bert van Marwijk urged his players to keep fighting after they suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in their latest AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar clash on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia’s Renard hails Al Owais after win over Japan
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia national team head coach Herve Renard praised the impressive performance of his goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais in their 1-0 win against Japan on Thursday.
Advocaat rues Iraq’s missed opportunity, Hasek pleased with Lebanon’s progress
Doha: Head coach Dick Advocaat felt it was a case of missed opportunity for Iraq following their 0-0 draw with Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Thursday.