AFC Asian Cup 2023
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Hosts Qatar embrace ‘positive pressure’ of Asian Cup title defence
Doha (AFP) – Qatar coach Tintin Marquez said on Friday they relish the “positive pressure” of trying to retain their Asian…
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Endo tells Japan to shape up after reaching Asian Cup quarter-finals
Doha (AFP) – Captain Wataru Endo warned that Japan’s Asian Cup rivals will “exploit” their weaknesses after they wobbled before reaching…
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S. Korea set up Australia clash, Uzbeks plot Asian Cup ‘surprise’
Doha (AFP) – Son Heung-min’s South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday…
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Tajikistan make more history to join Australia in Asian Cup quarters
Doha (AFP) – Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan celebrated making more history as they stunned the United Arab Emirates on penalties to…
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Debutants Tajikistan ‘want more’ in Asian Cup last 16
Doha (AFP) – Tajikistan have made history by qualifying for the Asian Cup last 16 on their debut but coach Petar…
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Son faces Saudis, Palestine make history in Asian Cup last 16
Doha (AFP) – Son Heung-min’s stuttering South Korea play Saudi Arabia while Palestine face hosts and holders Qatar as the Asian…
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Syria, Uzbekistan into Asian Cup last 16 as China go out
Doha (AFP) – Syria made history by following Uzbekistan into the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Tuesday — confirming China’s exit…
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‘Close to perfect’: Iraq stun Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16
Doha (AFP) – Iraq coach Jesus Casas said his team were “close to perfect” in stunning Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1…
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Japan’s Moriyasu dismisses flak over early Asian Cup wobble
Doha (AFP) – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu dismissed criticism of his team’s opening performance at the Asian Cup, saying: “It just…
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Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup
Doha (AFP) – Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their…
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