AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Five Takeaways from Matchday One
Kuala Lumpur: As the Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar got underway on Thursday with six matches, there were upsets, debuts and managerial decisions to contemplate as the continent was gripped by international football fever.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Tot, Jahanbakhsh delighted with IR Iran’s win over Syria as others stumble
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran acting head coach Mario Tot and matchwinner Alireza Jahanbakhsh both revealed their delight at their side’s 1-0 win over Syria in their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar clash at Azadi Stadium on Thursday.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Advocaat lauds hard-working Iraq after Korea Republic stalemate
Seoul: Iraq coach Dick Advocaat praised his players after the Lions of Mesopotamia shut-down Korea Republic's star-filled attack to secure a valuable point in their goalless AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar opener at Seoul World Stadium on Thursday.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: UAE's Van Marwijk remains optimistic, Hasek boosted by Lebanon's spirited performance
Dubai: Head coach Bert Van Marwijk was left to rue his team's result after United Arab Emirates opened their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Group A campaign with a draw against Lebanon on Thursday.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Renard expected Saudi Arabia to bounce back, Vietnam's Park rues red card
Riyadh: Head coach Herve Renard said he had expected his Saudi Arabia side to stage a comeback in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar 2022 Group B tie against Vietnam on Thursday.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Arnold pleased by sizzling Australia, China PR’s Li looks ahead
Doha: Australia boss Graham Arnold couldn’t hide his joy after watching his side surge to an emphatic 3-0 win over China PR in their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar clash at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Brankovic hails Oman discipline, Yoshida laments Japan's lack of intensity
Osaka: Branko Ivankovic praised his players’ discipline after the Croatian coach steered Oman to a surprise 1-0 win over Japan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Group B clash at the Suita Stadium on Thursday.