Son urges Korea Republic to remain sharp ahead of Iraq tie
Paju: Captain Son Heung-min has warned that Korea Republic must not let their guard down if they are to end their AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar campaign on a high before the two-month break.
AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Five Takeaways from Matchday Five
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar reached the halfway point with the six games of Matchday Five across the two groups producing one home win, two away victories and three draws.
Bento hails Korea Republic performance in win over UAE
Goyang: Korea Republic head coach Paulo Bento was full of praise for his side after a 1-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Thursday left them on course to reach their 10th successive FIFA World Cup.
Jahanbakhsh lauds IR Iran teammates after late triumph against Lebanon
Saida: Captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh hailed his teammates’ determination as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s late comeback saw Dragan Skocic’s side hand Lebanon a 2-1 defeat at Saida International Stadium on Thursday to move one step closer to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Advocaat, Mahrous hold on to slender hopes after Iraq and Syria share points
Doha: Iraq head coach Dick Advocaat and his Syrian counterpart Nizar Mahrous echoed each other’s message of hope after their sides ended the first half of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar without a win.
Moriyasu satisfied with three points; Park admits gulf in quality
Hanoi: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has admitted that limited time together ahead of Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Vietnam in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign made it tough to prepare for the Matchday Five encounter.
Australia's Arnold rues Souttar blow, Renard hails Saudi Arabia after stalemate
Sydney: Australia head coach Graham Arnold revealed his dejection after star defender Harry Souttar suffered what appeared to be a serious injury in Thursday’s goalless AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar draw against Saudi Arabia.
Al Rushaidi calls for focus, Li disappointed after China PR and Oman draw
Sharjah: Oman captain Fayez Al Rushaidi insisted his side need to remain focused for the remainder of their AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign following their 1-1 draw with China PR on Thursday.