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Mixed results for Asian pacesetters

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:07:00 GMT

There were differing fortunes for the frontrunners in Asia as Australia's Central Coast Mariners were held and Qatar's Lekhwiya suffered a fourth defeat, while Brisbane Roar and Al Ain of UAE both claimed wins.

Gotz shocked by sacking

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:00 GMT

Falko Gotz has discussed his surprise at the decision to sack him as coach of Vietnam following the U-23 national team's poor performance during November's Southeast Asian Games.

Vietnam sack Goetz

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Vietnam have parted company with coach Falko Goetz after the side failed to perform at the Southeast Asian Games last month.

Malaysia maintain regional supremacy

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:23:00 GMT

Malaysia’s U-23 side have retained the SEA Games title in dramatic fashion, edging hosts Indonesia 4-3 on penalties after an evenly-matched final. FIFA.com reviews the tournament.

FIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:16:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee has decided on sales and distribution of FIFA media rights between 2015 and 2022 in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, and awarded the sales representation for selected territories in Asia to Infront Sports & Media.

Familiar names head up Asian trio

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will include consistent performers Japan and Korea DPR, as well as China PR, with the Steel Rosebuds enjoying a welcome return to the world stage.

Japan lead Asian trio

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Uzbekistan have been determined with Japan, Korea DPR and China PR securing qualification with a match to spare.

Japan edge victory over Vietnam

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:54:00 GMT

Japan began an important week with a testing 1-0 win against Vietnam, who frustrated the Blue Samurai but were ultimately undone by a winning goal from Tadanari Lee.

Kennedy praises Osieck's striking change

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Josh Kennedy has said he is enjoying life at the head of the Australian attack under coach Holger Osieck more than his predecessor, saying he is relishing the amount of support he finds up front with the national team.

Favourites prevail in Asian qualifiers

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:27:00 GMT

Singapore celebrated, while China PR were among the biggest winners as the final places in Asia's third round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers were decided. FIFA.com rounds up the action.

China score six, Saudis hit five

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:56:00 GMT

Asia's big guns in the preliminary qualification for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ saw their names make it into Saturday's Preliminary Draw with big wins as Saudi Arabia and China scored five and six apiece.

Asian hopefuls in do or die deciders

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:42:00 GMT

Asia's second round of qualifiers reaching a climax today, with no fewer than 30 sides battling it out on the road to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™. You can follow the action live on FIFA.com.

Asian favourites draw first blood

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest round of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying in Asia, which saw the traditional favourites take an advantage over their underdog opponents.

China, Jordan among convincing winners

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Asia's second qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ got underway with China notably beating Laos 7-2, Jordan firing nine unanswered goals past Nepal, and Qatar seeing off Vietnam 3-0.

Thirty hopefuls begin road to round three

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:55:00 GMT

Some intriguing second round, first legs are in store, with Kuwait-Philippines, Qatar-Vietnam, Singapore-Malaysia and United Arab Emirates-India catching the eye.

Asian front-runners in mixed moods

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:24:00 GMT

League leaders across Asia were looking over their shoulders this weekend after many suffered poor results and saw the chasers narrow the gap and turn the heat up on the them at the summit.

Records abound as history is made

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:10:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest action around the Asian leagues, with two sets of fixtures played in the Chinese Super League, late finishes in the J.League, and goals galore in the K-League.

Asian media laud progression

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Now that the Asian preliminary qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil has been completed, FIFA.com takes a look at the reaction in the media to the results so far.

Favourites progress as stars shine

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:27:00 GMT

The first round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil has been completed, seeing a barrel-load of goals scored around Asia, with the likes of big-guns Vietnam being joined by first-time qualifiers Philippines.

Stern tests for Asian hopefuls

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:33:00 GMT

The chance to mix with Asia's big guns is up for grabs this weekend, with 16 of the continent's minnows battling it out in the second legs of the preliminary qualifying round.

Preliminary journey kicks off in Asia

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:03:00 GMT

The first round of qualifying for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ kicked off in Asia on Wednesday, with Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh convincing in their respective openers. FIFA.com reviews all the action.

Vietnam convince on preliminary road

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:35:00 GMT

Vietnam, Bangladesh and Cambodia are in comfortable position to advance to the second round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in Asia, with respective wins over Macau, Pakistan and Laos.

Sixteen hopefuls embark on Brazil path

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Asia's lowest-ranked teams are set to begin continental qualifying for the 2014 tournament, with Sri Lanka-Philippines, Bangladesh-Pakistan and Malaysia-Chinese Taipei among the most appetising matches on the menu.

Favourites prevail in Asian qualifiers

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:16:00 GMT

Australia were among the AFC heavyweights who coasted through to the final round of qualifiers for London 2012, while the likes of Oman and Malaysia sprung major surprises.

Thailand keep Olympic dream alive

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:12:00 GMT

Thailand scored a late equaliser against Vietnam to draw 3-3 and reach the next round of London 2012 qualifying in Asia, finishing one point ahead of second-placed Uzbekistan.

Gotz given Vietnam job

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:05:00 GMT

Falko Gotz has replaced Henrique Calisto in charge of the Vietnam national team, with the former Hertha Berlin and 1860 Munich coach signing a two-year contract.

Persipura, Chonburi book last-eight places

Wed, 25 May 2011 17:44:00 GMT

Persipura Jayapura defeated Song Lam Nghe An 3-1 and Chonburi cruised to a comfortable win against Sriwijaya to reach the AFC Cup quarter-finals, as did Kuwait SC and Jordan big guns Al Wehdat.

Last eight beckons in AFC Cup

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:37:00 GMT

A berth in the AFC Cup quarter-final is in the offing with Vietnam's Song Lam Nghe An and Indonesia's Persipura Jayapura among a host of challengers seeking to become the first east Asian side to reach the continental final.

Al Wehdat first through in AFC Cup

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:55:00 GMT

Jordan's Al Wehdat are the first team into the AFC Cup knockout stage maintaining their perfect record with a 1-0 win over Kuwait SC, while Vietnam's Song Lam Nghe An, Hong Kong's TSW Pegasus and Thailand's Chonburi all won easily.

Kezman strikes, Carrijo nets four

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Mateja Kezman gave South China a much needed first win in the AFC Cup, giving their prospects of qualifying from Group H a boost, while Leandro Carrijo scored four in a 5-3 goalfest between TSW Pegasus and VB.

East Bengal, South China futures at stake

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:39:00 GMT

East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan and South China coach Chan Ho Yin both expect their AFC Cup Group H match to be especially critical in their campaign to stay in the competition.

Rovers salvage draw, Nasaf take control

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:37:00 GMT

Aleksandar Duric scored a late equaliser for Tampines Rovers to draw 1-1 with Hanoi T&T in the AFC Cup, while Teerasil Dangda scored for a dramatic Muang Thong United 1-0 win over Victory SC.

Brazil 2014 draw stirs Asian hopefuls

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the Asian qualifying draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which has thrown up a host of intriguing match-ups as some of the continents smaller footballing nations seek a share of the spotlight.

Asia's Brazil 2014 draw made

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:26:00 GMT

The AFC has conducted the draw for Asia’s first and second round qualifiers for Brazil 2014.

Five maintain London dream

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:40:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 continued with Iran, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Thailand all winning through to the second stage.

Asian Zone to play preliminary round for Brazil 2014

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:38:00 GMT

The members of the Asian Football Confederation are gearing up to begin the race for FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, with the draw for qualification set to take place on 30 March in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Al Qadsia gain revenge over Al Ittihad

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:36:00 GMT

Kuwait's Al Qadsia gained a measure of revenge for defeat in last year's AFC Cup final as second-half goals from Firas Al Khatib and Hamid Inizi helped them to victory against defending champions Al Ittihad of Syria.

AFC Cup action resumes

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:34:00 GMT

The AFC Cup will resume today highlighted by Hong Kong's TSW Pegasus meeting with Indonesia's Sriwijaya, while Kuwait's Al Qadsia travel to Syria's Al Ittihad in a repeat of last year's final.

Calisto quits as Vietnam coach

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:32:00 GMT

Vietnam coach Henrique Calisto has resigned from his role with the national team, following a disappointing display at the AFF Cup in December, and will now join Thailand's Muang Thong United.

AFC Cup journey commences

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:13:00 GMT

The AFC Cup commences today with Asia's second-tier club competition including a broad range of participants from both the east and west of the continent headed by champions Al Ittihad of Syria.

Indonesia keep on rising

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:37:00 GMT

Indonesia’s consistent rise up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking has raised some eyebrows over the last two months.

Malaysia reach cup final

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:48:00 GMT

Malaysia reached the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup after holding out for a goalless draw in the second leg of their semi-final against Vietnam to progress 2-0 on aggregate.

Malaysia defeat dending champions

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:28:00 GMT

Malaysia closed in on a place in the final of the AFF Suzuki Cup with a 2-0 win over defending champions Vietnam in their semi-final, first-leg encounter at Bukit Jalil Stadium on Wednesday.

Philippines stun defending champions

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:55:00 GMT

The Philippines pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the history of the AFF Suzuki Cup with a 2-0 win over defending champions Vietnam.

Vietnam thrash Myanmar

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Vietnam swept to an impressive opening-match victory over Myanmar in their defence of their AFF Cup crown, winning 7-1, while the Philippines and Singapore played out a 1-1 draw.

Quarter-finals confirmed as Thailand, UAE qualify

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:53:00 GMT

Thailand and UAE beat Turkmenistan and Kuwait to join the more fancied Japan and Korea DPR in qualifying today for the Asian Games quarter-finals, with Japan convincingly routing India 5-0.

China PR and Korea Republic reach last 16

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:54:00 GMT

China PR and Korea Republic both qualified for the last 16 of the Asian Games, both getting 3-0 wins in their final group matches.

Hong Kong finally qualify, champions Qatar follow

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:06:00 GMT

Hong Kong ended a 52-year wait to reach the knockout rounds of the Asian Games after a 4-1 win over Bangladesh, while Qatar topped Group D after a 2-0 win over neighbours Kuwait.

Korea DPR overcome Republic rivals

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:11:00 GMT

Korea DPR defeated rivals Korea Republic 1-0 despite playing with ten men for the final 25 minutes, while Malaysia and Vietnam enjoyed victories ahead of the match between Japan and China.

Friendly fire for South Americans

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:07:00 GMT

Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Chile all picked up victories in international competition this week as FIFA.com takes a closer look at all the friendly action from around the globe.