Japan as Winner AFC Asian Cup 2011 - Australia 0-1 Japan (ET) (Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
29 Jan 2011
Finals
Australia 0 - 1 Japan (ET)

Japan as Winner AFC Asian Cup 2011


A sublime Tadanari Lee volley seals a record fourth AFC Asian Cup title for Japan.


The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011 final between Japan and Australia is goalless after 90 minutes of play


From the passionate fans to the sublime decisive goal, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ final epitomised the best in…


Super-sub always believed he would be a hero for Japan


Pushing Nagatomo forward was the Italian’s masterstroke.


Poor finishing contributed to Australia’s defeat as the Socceroos miss out on a maiden AFC Asian Cup title says coach.…


Japan star scoops Abdullah Al Dabal Most Valuable Player of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ award.


AFC chief speaks on a range of issues, including the way forward for Asian football

Uzbekistan 2-3 Korea Republic (3rd Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
28 Jan 2010
3rd Place
Uzbekistan 2 - 3 Korea Republic

South Korea as 3rd Place AFC Asian Cup 2011


Ji Dong-won is two-goal hero for Taeguk Warriors as they secure automatic qualification for 2015 after finishing third


The 6-0 capitulation to the Socceroos aside, Uzbek coach Vadim Abramov thought the Central Asians did well in Doha.…


The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ has witnessed a changing of the guard says Taeguk Warriors’ coach.

Uzbekistan 0-6 Australia (Semi Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
25 Jan 2011
Semi Finals
Uzbekistan 0 - 6 Australia

Australia (Semi Finals) go to Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Socceroos show six-appeal as Uzbeks feel the ‘Thunder from Down Under’.


Uzbekistan’s usually charismatic coach struggles to come to terms with his side’s heavy loss to the rampant Socceroos.…


Australia coach never doubted the win but didn’t expect the Green and Gold’s goal rush.

Japan P2-2P Korea Republic (Pen : 3-0)(Semi Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
25 Jan 2011
Semi Finals
Japan P2 - 2P Korea Republic

Penalties:
Japan 3 - 0 Korea Republic

Japan (Semi Finals) go to Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


The Samurai Blue prevail over the Taeguk Warriors to march into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ grand finale.


Taeguk Warriors' coach impressed with never-say-die attitude


Japan coach all praise after shot-stopper's inspiring performance

Iran 0-1 Korea Republic (ET) (Quarter Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
22 Jan 2011
Quarter Finals
Iran 0 - 1 Korea Republic (Extra Time)

Soth Korea (Quarter Finals) go to Semi Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


A Yoon Bit-garam missile sees the Taeguk Warriors through to the last four


Iran boss says pressure of winning got to Team Melli


Korea coach says Taeguk Warriors prevented Iran from playing their natural game

Australia 1-0 Iraq (ET) (Quarter Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
22 Jan 2011
Quarter Finals
Australia 1 - 0 Iraq (Extra Time)

Australia (Quarter Finals) go to Semi Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Harry Kewell heads Socceroos into semis.


Iraq coach Wolfgang Sidka hails his battling heroes as the Lions of Mesopotamia go down fighting.


Australia were worthy winners says Socceroos supremo Osieck.

Uzbekistan 2-1 Jordan (Quarter Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
21 Jan 2011
Quarter Finals
Uzbekistan 2 - 1 Jordan

Uzbekistan (Quarter Finals) go to Semi Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Bakaev brace settles the issue in favour of the Central Asians


Proud coach says team has a good future


Abramov insists Uzbekistan can lift the trophy

Japan 3-2 Qatar (Quarter Finals - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
21 Jan 2011
Quarter Finals
Australia 3 - 2 Iraq

Japan (Quarter Finals) go to Semi Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Qatar crash out after Japan edge five-goal thriller.


A gutsy display against three-time champions Japan proves Qatar can go toe-to-toe with Asia’s best says Metsu.


Japan’s never-say-die attitude against Qatar epitomised the Samurai Blue spirit says victorious coach Zachcheroni.


A sizzling brace under pressure proves young midfielder's potential

Iraq 1-0 Korea DPR (Group Stage D - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
19 Jan 2011
Group Stage D
Iraq 1-0 Korea DPR

Iran & Iraq (Group Stage D) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Kerrar Jassim goal fires the defending champions into the quarters


DPRK coach says Iraq goal wrecked their strategy


Iraq coach confident that team will not let him down


Iraqi star looking forward to rematch with Australia

UAE 0-3 Iran (Group Stage D - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
19 Jan 2011
Group Stage D
UAE 0-3 Iran

Iran & Iraq (Group Stage D) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Three-time champions Iran make it three-out-of-three with a 3-0 win over the UAE.


UAE coach laments the gulf between the Arabs and their Iranian counterparts.


Afshin Ghotbi eagerly anticipates the match between the undefeated Iranians and his former employers.

Korea Republic 4-1 India (Group Stage C - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
18 Jan 2011
Group Stage C
Korea Republic 4 - 1 India

Australia & South Korea (Group Stage C) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Taeguk Warriors crush the Bhangra Boys to set up QF clash with Iran.


Coach claims Taeguk Warriors on a roll now


India coach hails his team, declares Korea Republic title favourites

Australia 1-0 Bahrain (Group Stage C - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
18 Jan 2011
Group Stage C
Australia 1 - 0 Bahrain

Australia & South Korea (Group Stage C) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Jedinak strike sees Socceroos edge Bahrain.


Socceroos supremo salutes shot-stopper Schwarzer as Australia top the table.


Head coach Salman Sharida praises the performance of his team as Bahrain bow out.

Saudi Arabia 0-5 Japan (Group Stage B - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
17 Jan 2011
Group Stage B
Saudi Arabia 0 - 5 Japan

Japan & Jordan (Group Stage B) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Okazaki hat-trick fires Samurai Blue into quarters.


Al Johar says Sons of the Desert will recover

Jordan 2-1 Syria (Group Stage B - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
17 Jan 2011
Group Stage B
Jordan 2 - 1 Syria

Japan & Jordan (Group Stage B) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Jordan rally to book place in the quarter-finals.

Qatar 3-0 Kuwait (Group Stage A - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
16 Jan 2011
Group Stage A
Qatar 3 - 0 Kuwait

Uzbekistan & Qatar (Group Stage A) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011


Hosts cruise into the quarter-finals with comfortable win over Kuwait.


Players shattered by heavy defeat to Qatar.

China PR 2-2 Uzbekistan (Group Stage A - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
16 Jan 2011
Group Stage A
China PR 2 - 2 Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan & Qatar (Group Stage A) go to Quarter Finals AFC Asian Cup 2011

Uzbeks finish top after thrilling draw with China.

UAE 0-1 Iraq (Group Stage D - AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011)

AFC Asian Cup QATAR 2011
15 Jan 2011
Group Stage D
UAE 1 - 0 Iraq


Stoppage-time heartbreak for the UAE as Iraq bounce back from Iran defeat.


Katanec defiant as stoppage-time sucker punch floors UAE.


Iraq’s last-gasp winner was just reward for their battling display against the UAE says head coach.