Asian Cup

South Korea South Korea got their Asian Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a hard fought 1-0 win over Oman in Canberra on Saturday.

Ki Sung-Yueng Swansea City manager Garry Monk has conceded that Ki Sung-yueng will be a big miss when he goes to the Asian Games in January.

Atsuto Uchida Atsuto Uchida will miss the next month's Asian Cup, with Japan allowing the Schalke full-back to maintain his fitness in Germany.

Australia Nothing but a victory will suffice for Australia when they kick off the Asian Cup against Kuwait in Melbourne on Friday.

Japan Keisuke Honda's penalty sank Iraq in a 1-0 victory as Japan moved to the brink of qualification from Asian Cup Group D on Friday.

Shinji Kagawa Javier Aguirre singled out Shinji Kagawa for particular praise following Japan's Asian Cup victory over Jordan on Tuesday.

Palestine Ray Wilkins admits Jordan need some luck in their bid to remain relevant in the Asian Cup.

Sardar Azmoun Sardar Azmoun scored one and set up another in the first half as Iran saw off China to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.

Having won the Asian Cup for the first time earlier this month, Qatar have climbed 38 places in FIFA's world rankings.

Uli Stielike Son Heung-min's heroics sent South Korea to the Asian Cup semi-finals, but coach Uli Stielike insists his best is yet to come.