Heartbreak for UAE as Tajikistan clinch Asian Cup quarter-final spot in penalty shootout
The recriminations would begin even before the UAE had rumbled out of Al Rayyan, their early departure from Doha decided.
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Iraq need to play 'perfect' match to beat Jordan in Asian Cup last-16 clash
Iraq manager Jesus Casas has played down his side’s favourites tag in their Asian Cup last-16 encounter with Jordan, saying they need to be “perfect” if they are to keep alive their chances of winning a second continental title.
Coach Segrt makes Tajikistan dream at Asian Cup
DOHA : Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt is warm and affable with a booming voice but after gaining popularity for his charm at the Asian Cup, he is now turning heads after his side's dream run to the quarter-finals.
Tajikistan stun UAE on penalties to move into Asian Cup quarter-finals
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan upset the United Arab Emirates 5-3 in a penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals and keep their dream run alive after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.
High-flying Iraq are not favourites for Asian Cup, says coach Casas
DOHA : Iraq won all their group games as they advanced to the Asian Cup knockout stage but coach Jesus Casas tempered expectations on Sunday by saying his team were not favourites for the title.
Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16
DOHA: Japan cruised into the last 16 of the Asian Cup and a possible showdown with South Korea after a 3-1 win over Indonesia on Wednesday (Jan 24).
Japan FA condemns 'shameful' racist abuse of goalkeeper
DOHA: Japan's football association on Wednesday (Jan 24) condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused Zion Suzuki online following the goalkeeper's performances at the Asian Cup.
Aymen Hussein's late winner helps Iraq beat Vietnam and stay perfect at Asian Cup
Aymen Hussein came off the bench to score twice – including a winner 12 minutes into added time – as Iraq defeated Vietnam 3-2 to stay perfect at the Asian Cup on Wednesday.