Asian Cup

Yuya Osako Japan were grateful to Yuya Osako after his brace turned the tide and denied Turkmenistan the latest upset win at the Asian Cup.

Salem Al Dawsari Hatan Bahbri, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Salem Al Dawsari and Fawad Al Muwallad were on target as Saudi Arabia beat 10-man North Korea 4-0.

Qatar's road to the 2022 World Cup starts against Lebanon in Group E of the Asian Cup, with coach Felix Sanchez in bullish mood.

Hajime Moriyasu goes into his first tournament as Japan's head coach confident about their chances in the 2019 Asian Cup.

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi correctly predicted that Qatar would win the Asian Cup to the delight of coach and compatriot Felix Sanchez.

Qatar were crowned Asian Cup champions for the first time after defeating Japan 3-1 at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Friday.

Marcello Lippi China's Asian Cup quarter-final defeat to Iran brought an end to Marcello Lippi's tenure in charge.

Sardar Azmoun Sardar Azmoun scored one and set up another in the first half as Iran saw off China to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup.

Paulo Gomes Bento A fourth successive Asian Cup semi-final is in the offing for South Korea but coach Paulo Bento wants to see plenty of goals against Qatar.

Yuya Osako Surprise package Vietnam lie in wait for a Japan side who are yet to hit top gear at the 2019 Asian Cup.