Asian Cup

Bahrain Bahrain laid down a marker ahead of the Asian Cup with an impressive 4-1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Tim Cahill Tim Cahill says it will be a "massive honour" to captain Australia in his hometown and has vowed to deliver the goods against Oman.

Mat Ryan Mat Ryan still remembers vividly watching from his lounge room as Australia fell just short against Japan in the Asian Cup final in 2011.

Younis Mahmoud Iraq can reach the World Cup in 2018 after impressive Asian Cup performance, says captain Younis Mahmoud.

Australia The group containing hosts Australia is set to hog the spotlight as far as local fans and media are concerned.

Jordan Palestine scored their first Asian Cup goal but it was not enough to keep their tournament alive as Jordan routed them in Melbourne.

Mile Jedinak Australia captain Mile Jedinak will miss his team's Asian Cup clash against Oman on Tuesday due to an ankle injury.

Yuya Osako Japan were made to work by Turkmenistan in their Asian Cup opener, and Hajime Moriyasu expects another tricky test against Oman.

Abdelaziz Hatim's fine strike saw Qatar knock South Korea out of the Asian Cup and book a showdown with United Arab Emirates or Australia.

Japan Japan open their Asian Cup defence with a clash against Palestine in Newcastle on Tuesday.