Iraq's Casas calls for caution, Silhavy vows Oman will bounce back
Basra: While pleased with his side's winning start, head coach Jesus Casas has reminded Iraq that they still have a long way to go to secure a ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Tashkent: Head coach Srecko Katanec was satisfied despite Uzbekistan having to work hard in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 match against DPR Korea on Thursday.
Salami rues wasteful Jordan, Kuwait’s Pizzi delighted with point
Amman: Head coach Jamal Salami did not hide his frustration after Jordan let slip a great opportunity to begin their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign with a win on Thursday.
Al Rayyan: Paulo Bento heaped praise on his United Arab Emirates players after they showed tremendous fighting spirit to claw their way back from a losing position to stun Qatar 3-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A clash on Thursday.
IR Iran’s Ghalenoei, Kyrgyz Republic’s Lisitsyn seek improvements
Fuladshahr: Islamic Republic of Iran made a winning start to their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A campaign but head coach Amir Ghalenoei feels more is needed if his side are to make a fourth successive FIFA World Cup appearance.
Saitama: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he had learned the lessons of previous struggles in the early matches of the final round in Asia’s FIFA World Cup qualifying to lead the Samurai Blue to a resounding 7-0 victory over China PR at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.
Shin proud of Indonesia, Mancini laments missed chances
Jeddah: Head coach Shin Tae-yong applauded his players after a resilient Indonesia held Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday.
We are happy to have given joy to the Palestinian fans, says Daboub
Seoul: Palestine celebrated their first ever appearance in the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ with a goalless draw with Korea Republic, with head coach Makram Daboub expressing happiness for giving joy to their fans.
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.
Cali: DPR Korea will be eyeing another goal fest when they meet the Netherlands in their final FIFA U-20 Women's World Colombia 2024 Group F tie on Sunday.