Relentless Bento demands more from World Cup-bound South Korea
Coach Paulo Bento has no plans to ease South Korea through the remainder of Asia's World Cup preliminaries next month after guiding the nation to a place in the finals in Qatar.
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South Korea reach 10th straight World Cup finals
The Koreans, who have appeared at every finals since Mexico in 1986 and came fourth when they co-hosted the tournament in 2002, go to Qatar alongside Iran, who had already clinched a place from Asia's preliminary Group A.
South Korea seal World Cup spot with win over Syria
HONG KONG :South Korea booked their place at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday after Paulo Bento's side beat Syria 2-0 in Dubai to confirm their progress to a 10th consecutive finals.
South Korea to face Syria with World Cup berth in sight
HONG KONG : South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week.
Underestimated Skocic planning to lead Iran at World Cup
Iran coach Dragan Skocic said he had proved the doubters wrong by turning around the team's fortunes and securing a spot at the World Cup, and the Croat fully intends to be at the helm during the finals in Qatar later this year.
UAE down Syria to keep alive hopes of automatic World Cup berth
HONG KONG :The United Arab Emirates kept their slim hopes of automatic qualification for the Qatar World Cup alive on Thursday with a 2-0 win over Syria in Group A of Asia's preliminaries in Dubai.