Asian Cup

Alberto Zaccheroni Felix Sanchez and Alberto Zaccheroni each believe their side will prevail as Qatar face hosts the United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup.

Lebanon's Ali Hamam had a goal ruled out for a foul as Qatar emerged victorious in their opening Group E game at the Asian Cup.

Javier Aguirre Javier Aguirre insists he is proud of Japan's performance, despite seeing his side's Asian Cup title defence come to an end against United Arab Emirates on Friday.

South Korea South Korea will be confident of starting their Asian Cup campaign with a win when they take on Oman in Canberra on Saturday.

Australia Substitute James Troisi's extra-time goal secured Australia's first Asian Cup title as the hosts overcame South Korea 2-1 in Sydney.

Park Chu-Young South Korea look set to rely on goals from midfield at the Asian Cup after coach Uli Stielike left Park Chu-young out of his final squad.

Marcello Lippi China's Asian Cup campaign is likely to mark the end of Marcello Lippi's time in charge and they beat Thailand 2-1 to reach the last eight.

Mark Milligan Mark Milligan says Australia's training session on Sunday offered no clues to the starting side for the Asian Cup opener against Kuwait.

Uzbekistan Win and a place in the quarter-finals awaits – that is the simple scenario ahead of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.

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.