Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Brisbane: Veteran midfielder Koo Ja-cheol will miss Korea Republic's friendly against Uzbekistan on Tuesday after suffering a back injury.
Koo injured his lower back and right hip during Korea Republic's 1-1 draw with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
For precautionary reasons, Koo will return to his Bundesliga club, team officials said.
This was Koo's first international match since the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - and his first under head coach Paulo Bento.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Sydney: Tim Cahill may only make a cameo appearance against Lebanon but the Socceroos legend is determined to make his Australian goodbye one to remember.
Cahill, who arrived in Sydney late on Sunday for Tuesday's international friendly against Lebanon at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, told local media he is looking forward to what will be the "best five minutes of my life."
In a fitting farewell to one of Australia's greatest players, Cahill will play the final minutes of Australia's tie against Lebanon to earn his 108th international cap.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: As the Philippines gear up to make their AFC Asian Cup debut in January, they will be looking to the experience of their captain and top scorer Phil Younghusband.
The undisputed icon of Filipino football, with more appearances and more goals for the Azkals than any other player, striker Phil Younghusband's involvement with the Philippines national team goes back to 2006 when he and older brother James made their international bows.
Nationality: The Philippines
Date of birth: 04/08/1987
Position: Striker
Current club: Davao Aguilas (Philippines)
Previous clubs: Meralco Manila, San Beda FC (both Philippines), Esbjerg fB (Denmark), Chelsea (England)
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: Recently crowned AFC Champions League winner with Kashima Antlers, Atsuto Uchida first experienced the feeling of becoming an Asian champion back in 2011, when he helped Japan win the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
Just a few months after leaving his boyhood club Kashima to join Bundesliga side Schalke 04, Uchida was called up for the Samurai Blue as coach Alberto Zaccheroni looked to lead Japan to a record fourth continental title.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: A last gasp strike from Massimo Luongo saw Australia fight back to earn a 1-1 draw against Korea Republic while Jordan defeated India 2-1 in international friendly matches on Saturday.
All four teams are preparing for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the friendlies gave them valuable insights ahead of the Continental showpiece on January 5-February 1.
Australia 1-1 Korea Republic
Hwang Ui-jo’s 22nd minute strike against the run of play appeared to be the decisive moment in a match Australia dominated from the opening whistle as both teams met in a repeat of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup final.
But Luongo tapped home a repelled save from Korea Republic goalkeeper Kim Seung-yu with the last kick of the game to ensure Australia crowned their first match on home soil in over a year with a dramatic late equaliser.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: After weeks of voting to choose your best ever AFC Asian Cup XI, it is time to announce the winners.
Over the years, the AFC Asian Cup has produced some brilliant footballers and coaches. So, we gave fans the opportunity to vote for who they considered as the greatest 11 players in the competition's history.
After 2.6 million votes on the-AFC.com over the past few weeks, it is now time to announce the players who made the final XI alongside six substitutes who narrowly missed out on a starting XI place.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: With just 50 days to go for the kick-off of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, the teams are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to make a mark on the Continental showpiece.
While Asia's biggest teams took their customary place in the glittering draw in Dubai last May, there are several national sides who will be making their debuts in the Finals or returning to the Continental showpiece after having missed out on several editions.