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  • Shocks blow open qualifying race

    Men's Olympic Football Tournament

    Shocks blow open qualifying race

    Monday 6 February 2012

    Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.

  • East Asians look to tighten grip

    Men's Olympic Football Tournament

    East Asians look to tighten grip

    Friday 3 February 2012

    Well-placed Japan and Korea Republic have London 2012 in their sights as Asian qualifying resumes for the year, while the remaining group is a four-way contest between Australia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

  • The special ones

    Technical Development

    The special ones

    Wednesday 28 December 2011

    Keepers have long had a reputation for being 'different' from their outfield team-mates but, even at international level, they have not always received the dedicated training support that their position requires – something FIFA is now looking ...

  • Safee Sali, Malaysia's goalscoring hero

    Malaysia

    Safee Sali, Malaysia's goalscoring hero

    Friday 9 December 2011

    Having already helped his nation to unprecedented success, prolific Malaysia striker Safee Sali is now intent on breaking new ground for both club and country.

  • East Asians set the tone

    Men's Olympic Football Tournament

    East Asians set the tone

    Monday 28 November 2011

    The race for London 2012 has hit the halfway mark in Asia with Japan and Korea Republic currently in pole position, while the third qualification berth is wide open.

  • Goal-shy Aussies held, Japan on course

    Men's Olympic Football Tournament

    Goal-shy Aussies held, Japan on course

    Sunday 27 November 2011

    Australia's Olympic qualifying hopes for London 2012 suffered yet another blow as they were held to a third consecutive 0-0 draw, this time by Uzbekistan, while Japan stayed on course with a 2-1 win over Syria.