Asian Cup 2023: Iraq guaranteed to top group ahead of final round of matches
Iraq's stunning performance at the 2023 Asian Cup has thrown Group D wide open and tossed pre-tournament permutations out of the window.
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South Korea salvage late draw with Jordan at Asian Cup
DOHA: Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Saturday (Jan 20) after an injury-time own goal gave them a 2-2 draw with Jordan.
Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday to qualify for the knockout stage thanks to a first-half double from Aymen Hussein.
Iraq beat Japan in one of all-time great Asian Cup shocks
Iraq claimed one of the all-time great Asian Cup shocks on Friday when they defeated one of the tournament favourites in Japan and qualified for the knockout stages in Qatar.
New front for Iran? Tit-for-tat strikes with Pakistan add to regional conflict
Since October 7, critics have portrayed Iran as a puppet master, as evidenced by Kal's cartoon in The Economist, with the caption "I prefer a hands-off approach".
Japan's Moriyasu welcomes criticism despite starting Asian Cup with 4-2 win
DOHA : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has no issues with fan criticism of his team's performance in their Asian Cup group victory over Vietnam, saying on Thursday that it meant they are keenly following the Samurai Blue's campaign in Qatar.
Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup
DOHA: South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain, while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline on Monday (Jan 15).