Asian Cup 2007 - News
FFA: 'Jor The Man For Us...' - July 31, 2007
THE man who led Iraq to Asian Cup glory could yet be the man to replace Graham Arnold as Socceroos coach. | read more
THE man who led Iraq to Asian Cup glory could yet be the man to replace Graham Arnold as Socceroos coach. | read more
Mahmoud Dedicates Win to Bomb Victims - July 31, 2007
The double car bombing which killed dozens of Iraqi football fans after the national team's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea spurred goalscorer Younes Mahmoud and his team-mates to victory in the final. | read more
The double car bombing which killed dozens of Iraqi football fans after the national team's Asian Cup semi-final win over South Korea spurred goalscorer Younes Mahmoud and his team-mates to victory in the final. | read more
Cup Win 'Unites' Iraq - Caborn - July 30, 2007
England's World Cup bid ambassador Richard Caborn has sent his congratulations to Iraq for winning the Asian Cup. | read more
England's World Cup bid ambassador Richard Caborn has sent his congratulations to Iraq for winning the Asian Cup. | read more
Jorvan Quits In Victory's Wake - July 30, 2007
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will not continue in his job despite guiding the nation to a surprise win. | read more
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will not continue in his job despite guiding the nation to a surprise win. | read more
Dos Anjos: Iraq Wanted Win More - July 30, 2007
Saudi Arabia coach Helio dos Anjos felt his side would struggle against Iraq. | read more
Saudi Arabia coach Helio dos Anjos felt his side would struggle against Iraq. | read more
Iraq Win Asian Cup Cracker - July 30, 2007
Iraq have won an historic 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta, Indonesia. | read more
Iraq have won an historic 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta, Indonesia. | read more
Dos Anjos Wary of Iraq Threat - July 29, 2007
Saudi Arabia coach Helio dos Anjos believes his side will face their toughest test yet today when they take on Iraq in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta. | read more
Saudi Arabia coach Helio dos Anjos believes his side will face their toughest test yet today when they take on Iraq in the Asian Cup final in Jakarta. | read more
Iraq Coach Focused On Final - July 29, 2007
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will take his team into their clash with Saudi Arabia hoping violence in Baghdad and beyond will not mar the country's first-ever Asian Cup final. | read more
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira will take his team into their clash with Saudi Arabia hoping violence in Baghdad and beyond will not mar the country's first-ever Asian Cup final. | read more
Grella's Fury Over Asian Cup - July 29, 2007
Socceroo Vinnie Grella has launched a venomous attack on Australia's rivals in the Asian Cup. | read more
Socceroo Vinnie Grella has launched a venomous attack on Australia's rivals in the Asian Cup. | read more
Pim's Pride For South Korea - July 29, 2007
Outgoing South Korea coach Pim Verbeek declared himself 'proud' of his players after they secured a third-placed finish in the Asian Cup by defeating Japan 6-5 on penalties. | read more
Outgoing South Korea coach Pim Verbeek declared himself 'proud' of his players after they secured a third-placed finish in the Asian Cup by defeating Japan 6-5 on penalties. | read more
Verbeek Quits Despite Win - July 29, 2007
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek has resigned from his post despite leading his side to a third-placed finish at this year's Asian Cup. | read more
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek has resigned from his post despite leading his side to a third-placed finish at this year's Asian Cup. | read more
Koreans Gun Down Japan - July 29, 2007
Ten-man South Korea secured third place in the Asian Cup - and qualification for the next edition of the tournament - by downing East Asian rivals Japan in a penalty shootout. | read more
Ten-man South Korea secured third place in the Asian Cup - and qualification for the next edition of the tournament - by downing East Asian rivals Japan in a penalty shootout. | read more
Aussie Ref For Asian Cup Final - July 28, 2007
An Australian WILL star in the Asian Cup final - but only as the match referee. | read more
An Australian WILL star in the Asian Cup final - but only as the match referee. | read more
Akram Hoping to Boost Iraq Morale - July 28, 2007
Iraq midfielder Nashat Akram wants to lift the spirits of the people in his war-torn nation by delivering them victory over Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup on Sunday. | read more
Iraq midfielder Nashat Akram wants to lift the spirits of the people in his war-torn nation by delivering them victory over Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup on Sunday. | read more
Fatigue Woes For Third Place - July 28, 2007
Fatigue is the main concern for the national coaches of South Korea and Japan as they prepare for the play-off for third place at the Asian Cup 2007 at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium on Saturday. | read more
Fatigue is the main concern for the national coaches of South Korea and Japan as they prepare for the play-off for third place at the Asian Cup 2007 at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium on Saturday. | read more
Footy Can Save Iraq - July 28, 2007
Football, and the on-going success of Iraq at the Asian Cup, can play a major role in giving the country a more positive future believes Hussein Saeed, the nation's football federation president. | read more
Football, and the on-going success of Iraq at the Asian Cup, can play a major role in giving the country a more positive future believes Hussein Saeed, the nation's football federation president. | read more
Dos Anjos Thrilled With Saudi Win - July 26, 2007
Saudi Arabia coach Helios dos Anjos hailed his players for overcoming reigning champions Japan to reach the final of the Asian Cup last night. | read more
Saudi Arabia coach Helios dos Anjos hailed his players for overcoming reigning champions Japan to reach the final of the Asian Cup last night. | read more
Saudi Shock Japan Out Of Final - July 26, 2007
Japan's hopes of a third-straight Asian Cup title came to an end last night when they lost to Saudi Arabia in the semi-final in Hanoi. | read more
Japan's hopes of a third-straight Asian Cup title came to an end last night when they lost to Saudi Arabia in the semi-final in Hanoi. | read more
Vieira Awestruck By Iraq Win - July 26, 2007
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira was almost lost for words after his side qualified for their first-ever Asian Cup final with a penalty shootout victory over South Korea. | read more
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira was almost lost for words after his side qualified for their first-ever Asian Cup final with a penalty shootout victory over South Korea. | read more
Verbeek Stays Silent on His Future - July 26, 2007
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek would not be drawn on questions about his future as he praised the performance of his players after their penalty shootout defeat to Iraq in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. | read more
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek would not be drawn on questions about his future as he praised the performance of his players after their penalty shootout defeat to Iraq in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup. | read more
Iraq Penalise Korea For Final Spot - July 26, 2007
Iraq qualified for their first-ever Asian Cup final with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over South Korea last night. | read more
Iraq qualified for their first-ever Asian Cup final with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over South Korea last night. | read more
Aloisi: I'm Not Quitting Yet - July 25, 2007
John Aloisi is not about to call time on his Socceroo career with the striker’s sights set firmly on the 2010 World Cup. | read more
John Aloisi is not about to call time on his Socceroo career with the striker’s sights set firmly on the 2010 World Cup. | read more
'Saudi Speed Doesn't Scare Us' - July 25, 2007
Japan coach Ivica Osim is not intending to make any changes to his defence to counter the speedy Saudi Arabia attack for their Asian Cup semi-final clash tonight. | read more
Japan coach Ivica Osim is not intending to make any changes to his defence to counter the speedy Saudi Arabia attack for their Asian Cup semi-final clash tonight. | read more
'Tired' Korea Fear In-Form Iraq - July 24, 2007
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek is worried his players may not have had enough rest ahead of their Asian Cup semi-final against Iraq tonight. | read more
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek is worried his players may not have had enough rest ahead of their Asian Cup semi-final against Iraq tonight. | read more
'Japan Are No Better Than Us' - July 24, 2007
Helio Anjos wants to rid his players of an inferiority complex as Saudi Arabia aim to break their Asian Cup hoodoo against Japan in tonight's semi-final clash. | read more
Helio Anjos wants to rid his players of an inferiority complex as Saudi Arabia aim to break their Asian Cup hoodoo against Japan in tonight's semi-final clash. | read more
Upbeat Iraq Hope To Upset Korea - July 24, 2007
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira believes his players are under no pressure heading into their Asian Cup semi-final clash against South Korea tonight. | read more
Iraq coach Jorvan Vieira believes his players are under no pressure heading into their Asian Cup semi-final clash against South Korea tonight. | read more
'Forgive Arnold And Forget...' - July 24, 2007
EXCLUSIVE - PERTH Glory defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley insists the Olyroos will welcome Graham Arnold back with open arms once the dust has settled on the Asian Cup saga. | read more
EXCLUSIVE - PERTH Glory defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley insists the Olyroos will welcome Graham Arnold back with open arms once the dust has settled on the Asian Cup saga. | read more
Gary Blasts FFA Money Men - July 24, 2007
EXCLUSIVE - Newcastle Jets supremo Gary Van Egmond has waded into the debate on the Socceroos’ Asian Cup preparation saying: “Admin staff shouldn’t be making football decisions”. | read more
EXCLUSIVE - Newcastle Jets supremo Gary Van Egmond has waded into the debate on the Socceroos’ Asian Cup preparation saying: “Admin staff shouldn’t be making football decisions”. | read more
Viduka Set To Quit Socceroos - July 24, 2007
MARK Viduka looks set to quit the Socceroos in the wake of the disappointing Asian Cup debacle. | read more
MARK Viduka looks set to quit the Socceroos in the wake of the disappointing Asian Cup debacle. | read more
Socceroos Check Out - Pic Special - July 23, 2007
The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. | read more
The Socceroos wasted no time in flying out of Vietnam after they were bundled out of the Asian Cup by Japan. | read more
What Now For The Socceroos? - July 23, 2007
Where do we go from here for the Socceroos? The FFA has already announced Graham Arnold will be replaced as soon as possible. | read more
Where do we go from here for the Socceroos? The FFA has already announced Graham Arnold will be replaced as soon as possible. | read more
Verbeek: 'We've Not Won...Yet' - July 23, 2007
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek stressed his side have not achieved anything yet at the Asian Cup after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Iran. | read more
South Korea coach Pim Verbeek stressed his side have not achieved anything yet at the Asian Cup after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Iran. | read more
Saudis To Meet Japan In Semis - July 23, 2007
Saudi Arabia survived a late fight back to down Uzbekistan 2-1 and progress to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.
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Saudi Arabia survived a late fight back to down Uzbekistan 2-1 and progress to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.
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Arnold's Out - FFA Seek New Boss - July 23, 2007
Graham Arnold’s days as Australia coach are over with Football Federation Australia promising a new manager 'as soon as possible'. | read more
Graham Arnold’s days as Australia coach are over with Football Federation Australia promising a new manager 'as soon as possible'. | read more
Korea Beat Iran On Penalties - July 22, 2007
Iran crashed out of the AFC Asian Cup on penalties for the third time in four tournaments as South Korea qualified for the semi-finals with a 4-2 shootout victory. | read more
Iran crashed out of the AFC Asian Cup on penalties for the third time in four tournaments as South Korea qualified for the semi-finals with a 4-2 shootout victory. | read more
Shatskikh Can Win It For Uzis - July 22, 2007
Uzbekistan coach Rauf Inileyev has hailed the influence of Dynamo Kiev striker Maksim Shatskikh on his team's AFC Asian Cup challenge. | read more
Uzbekistan coach Rauf Inileyev has hailed the influence of Dynamo Kiev striker Maksim Shatskikh on his team's AFC Asian Cup challenge. | read more
Iran Favourites For Korea Clash - July 22, 2007
In what has almost become a rite of the competition, continental powerhouses Iran and South Korea meet in Kuala Lumpur tonight for a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup. | read more
In what has almost become a rite of the competition, continental powerhouses Iran and South Korea meet in Kuala Lumpur tonight for a place in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup. | read more
Kewell: We Must Learn Lessons - July 22, 2007
Harry Kewell believes Australia will now approach any future Asian continental engagements in a different manner after their maiden AFC Asian Cup adventure was ended in a penalty shootout against Japan. | read more
Harry Kewell believes Australia will now approach any future Asian continental engagements in a different manner after their maiden AFC Asian Cup adventure was ended in a penalty shootout against Japan. | read more
Viduka Hails Aussies' Spirit - July 22, 2007
Australia striker Mark Viduka was delighted by the character shown by the Socceroos despite crashing out in the quarter-finals. | read more
Australia striker Mark Viduka was delighted by the character shown by the Socceroos despite crashing out in the quarter-finals. | read more
Arnold Rues 'Toughest' Loss - July 22, 2007
Australia coach Graham Arnold revealed Saturday's penalty shootout defeat was the toughest loss of his coaching career as the Socceroos failed to met their pre-tournament expectations. | read more
Australia coach Graham Arnold revealed Saturday's penalty shootout defeat was the toughest loss of his coaching career as the Socceroos failed to met their pre-tournament expectations. | read more
Australia-Japan - Pic Special - July 22, 2007
If you can bear to look at it, here are the pics from Australia's agonising exit from the Asian Cup. | read more
If you can bear to look at it, here are the pics from Australia's agonising exit from the Asian Cup. | read more
Where Did It All Go Wrong? Tell us now... - July 22, 2007
Where did it all go wrong for Australia in the Asian Cup? One win out of four matches is a poor result by any standards. Tells us where YOU think mistakes were made. | read more
Where did it all go wrong for Australia in the Asian Cup? One win out of four matches is a poor result by any standards. Tells us where YOU think mistakes were made. | read more
Aloisi: Let History Be Repeated - July 21, 2007
Australia striker John Aloisi is banking on history repeating when the Socceroos meet Japan tonight. | read more
Australia striker John Aloisi is banking on history repeating when the Socceroos meet Japan tonight. | read more
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special III - July 21, 2007
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special II - July 21, 2007
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
'Roos in Hanoi - Pic Special - July 21, 2007
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
Here's a sneak behind-the-scenes picture special on the Socceroos preparing for tonight's vital game against Japan. | read more
'We Can Get The Result': Socceroos - July 21, 2007
Australia midfielder Mark Bresciano has played Shunsuke Nakamura before but admits he is not the man to come up with a plan to deal with the Japan maestro. | read more
Australia midfielder Mark Bresciano has played Shunsuke Nakamura before but admits he is not the man to come up with a plan to deal with the Japan maestro. | read more
'We Love To Be Underdogs': Arnold - July 21, 2007
Australia coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos will again be able to turn in a match-winning display against Japan. | read more
Australia coach Graham Arnold believes the Socceroos will again be able to turn in a match-winning display against Japan. | read more
