Abu Dhabi: The Continent’s top teams went head-to-head in friendly matches as preparations for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 intensified with Asia’s biggest and most anticipated football competition starting in four days.
Abu Dhabi: Defending champions Australia will be seeking a second consecutive crown but standing in their way in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 are a trio of West Asian opposition.
Abu Dhabi: On a busy night for AFC Asian Cup aspirants, Islamic Republic of Iran, Vietnam and Kyrgyz Republic scored morale boosting wins in international friendlies while Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic settled for a goalless draw on Monday.
Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions Australia outclassed Oman 5-0 while Syria edged Yemen 1-0 in international friendlies on Sunday, ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
Isa Town: Bahrain's buildup to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 received another boost as they defeated DPR Korea 4-0 in an international friendly at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium on Saturday.
Iraq win as China PR, Jordan settle for draw while UAE suffer defeat
Kuala Lumpur: United Arab Emirates suffered a setback in their preparations for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup after losing 2-0 to Kuwait in an international friendly, while China PR and Jordan played to a 1-1 draw and Iraq scored a 1-0 win over Palestine on Friday.