Australia into Asian Cup last 16, Uzbekistan outclass India
Australia failed to sparkle but joined hosts and holders Qatar in the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Thursday, with Uzbekistan in pole position to join them.
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Australia made right call to join Asian confederation, says coach Arnold
DOHA : Australia made the right move to leave the Oceania confederation and join the Asian confederation (AFC) in 2006 as the level of competition in the continent has helped the Socceroos improve as a team, coach Graham Arnold said on Wednesday.
Australia outmuscle India in 2-0 win in Asian Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar :A physical Australia side dominated India to win their Asian Cup Group B opener 2-0 on Saturday in front of a crowd largely made up of Indian fans at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
Asian Cup, India vs Australia: Igor Stimac Warns Team 'Storm Is Coming'
India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener. Graham Arnold's imposing side are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances. "It's going to be a very difficult match for us because we all know the strength of Australia," Stimac said on Friday in Doha.
Igor Stimac Warns India 'Storm Is Coming' Against Australia At Asian Cup
India coach Igor Stimac warned his players "a storm is coming" as they prepare to face a physical Australia on Saturday in their Asian Cup opener. Graham Arnold's imposing side are one of the favourites and a major threat from set pieces, with Scotland-born defender Harry Souttar bagging 10 goals in 21 international appearances. "It's going to be a very difficult match for us because we all know the strength of Australia," Stimac said on Friday in Doha.
India ready to weather storm as Australia 'reach for the stars' at Asian Cup
DOHA : Australia and India have two of the longest-serving coaches at the Asian Cup and Saturday's Group B opener between the teams promises to be a battle of styles between the pragmatic Aussies and an Indian side attempting to shed a defensive mindset.
Steven Naismith names Hearts transfer priority that needs addressing as boss makes January plans clear
Steven Naismith admits Hearts must find a new right back in January with Nat Atkinson on Asian Cup duty in Qatar and Odel Offiah back at Brighton.
Asian Cup Group B - Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria, India
Statbox on Group B at the Asian Cup, which will be held in Qatar from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10: