South Korea pay penalty as Japan reach Asian Cup final

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 10:03

Jubilant three-time champions Japan reached the Asian Cup final after defeating arch-rivals South Korea 3-0 in a nail-biting penalty shootout on Tuesday.

Asian Cup ticket revenues to be donated to flood victims

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 15:39

All ticket revenue from the Asian Cup semi-finals on Tuesday will be donated to help flood victims in Australia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, organisers said.

Australia beats Iraq 1-0 with extra-time winner

Last Updated: Sunday, January 23, 2011, 00:22

Harry Kewell scored with three minutes of extra time remaining on Saturday to send Australia into the semifinals of the Asian Cup with a 1-0 victory that ended Iraq’s defense of its title in dramatic fashion.

Iraq edge North Korea to complete last eight line-up

Last Updated: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 10:31

Holders Iraq overcame an ultra defensive North Korea 1-0 in a drab match to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final clash with Australia.

I will play in the next Asian Cup: Bhutia

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 19:21

Despite being laid low by injuries in recent times, Indian football team skipper Bhaichung Bhutia has his eyes trained on the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia.

Australia edge Bahrain 1-0 to reach quarterfinals

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 23:32

Australia reached the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bahrain on Tuesday.

India thrashed 1-4 by South Korea in Asian Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 22:10

Minnows India suffered a 1-4 thrashing at the hands of title contenders South Korea.

Jordan march on to set up Uzbekistan clash in Asian Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 09:53

Jordan came from behind to beat Syria 2-1 on Monday at the Asian Cup to march through to the knock-out stages at their neighbour’s expense and set up a quarter-final clash with Uzbekistan.

Japan maul Saudis 5-0 to storm into Asian Cup quarters

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 09:52

Shinji Okazaki scored a hat-trick as Japan crushed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their last Asian Cup group match Monday, booking a quarter-final spot and mauling the pride of their fellow three-time champions.

Bhutia set to play a part in Asian Cup

Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011, 21:09

After sitting out of India`s first two matches, captain Bhaichung Bhutia will finally be a part of the playing XI in the Asian Cup football tournament as he is all set to play against South Korea in inconsequential last match.

Sports Min asks AIFF to submit plan to improve infrastructure

Last Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011, 20:48

In an apparent attempt to cash in on the positive impact of the Asian Cup on Indian football, the sports ministry has asked the All India Football Federation to submit a detailed report on how training facilities can be improved.