IR Iran’s Ghalenoei pays tribute to game-changer Taremi
Tehran: Amir Ghalenoei praised the contribution of Mehdi Taremi after the Inter Milan forward rose to the occasion to help Islamic Republic of Iran reach a fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup.
Hangzhou: Head coach Tony Popovic applauded his side’s clinical performance after Australia secured a vital 2-0 victory over China PR in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C tie on Tuesday.
Hong accepts responsibility for Korea Republic’s struggles
Suwon: Head coach Hong Myung-bo accepted responsibility but felt Korea Republic did not do too much wrong after settling for a 1-1 draw with Jordan in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia’s Renard takes positives from Japan stalemate
Saitama: Herve Renard maintained a positive outlook after Saudi Arabia settled for a point following a goalless draw with Japan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C match on Tuesday.
Kyrgyz Republic’s Lisitsyn celebrates well deserved win
Bishkek: Head coach Maksim Lisitsyn paid tribute to his squad after Kyrgyz Republic sensationally defeated Qatar 3-1 in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.
Ardhiyah: Rasheed Jaber was beaming with pride after his Oman side battled to a 1-0 win against Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday to keep alive hopes of automatic qualification.
Jakarta: Head coach Patrick Kluivert was full of praise after Indonesia revived their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 2026 campaign with a 1-0 win over Bahrain at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday.
Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran joined Japan in qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup after fighting back to hold Uzbekistan 2-2 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie as Matchday 8 concluded on Tuesday.