Bahrain

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Alberto Zaccheroni The 2019 Asian Cup got off to a dramatic start as Ahmed Khalil's late penalty earned hosts UAE a 1-1 draw with Bahrain in Group A.

Heung-Min Son Qatar coach Felix Sanchez saw his side book a quarter-final clash with South Korea and he believes they are contenders to win the Asian Cup.

Sung-Yong Ki Newcastle United midfielder Ki Sung-yueng will play no further part in the Asian Cup after a hamstring injury ruled him out.

Stephen Constantine's India are close to reaching the Asian Cup knockout phase for the first time ever, with only Bahrain left in their way.

Syria continued their promising start to World Cup qualifying, while crowd trouble marred Malaysia versus Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain Colombia begin the final stages of their Copa America preparations when they face Bahrain at the Stad al-Bahrayn al-Watani on Thursday.

Colombia Radamel Falcao sent a timely reminder to Louis van Gaal on Thursday as he bagged a brace in Colombia's 6-0 demolition of Bahrain.

The Blue Tigers are out of the Asian Cup after a late penalty scored by Jamal Rashed sent Bahrain through to the Asian Cup last 16.