Bahrain’s Talajic hails players for sticking to game plan in Australia win
Gold Coast: Dragan Talajic did not hold back on his praise after Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group C opener on Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 saw several stunning results as the continent's finest 18 teams took their first steps towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.
Saitama: Japan cruised to a comprehensive 7-0 victory over China PR at Saitama Stadium on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu’s side made an impressive start to life in Group C of the AFC Asian™ Qualifiers -Road to 26.
Al Rayyan: United Arab Emirates produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Qatar 3-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.
Fuladshahr: Islamic Republic of Iran made a winning start to their Group A campaign in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Thursday as Amir Ghaleneoi’s side handed Kyrgyz Republic a 1-0 defeat at Foolad Shahr Stadium.
Tashkent: Uzbekistan laboured to a 1-0 win over DPR Korea in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A match at Bunyodkor Stadium on Thursday.
Basra: Iraq secured a hard-fought 1-0 win in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A match against Oman at the Basra Stadium on Thursday.
Seoul: A resolute and determined Palestine held Korea Republic to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday.