UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to Colombia in the glorious surroundings of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Defeat on paper only tells part of […]
JORDAN
Mousa Al-Tamari: The Asian star nobody talks about
If the question was to be asked who was the best performing Asian player in Ligue 1 last season, your mind might automatically go to PSG’s Lee Kang-in. Of course, he scored three and had […]
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia earn precious point, but questions remain ahead of Spain showdown
Asia’s miraculous unbeaten start to the World Cup continues, as Saudi Arabia turned expectations on their head to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uruguay. It won’t be one to look back on with misty […]
JAPAN
Japan overcome struggles to snatch valuable point
Amid a backdrop of multiple injuries and other unfortunate incidents, like the inadequate facilities at the Mexico preparation camp, Japan headed to Dallas for their opening match against the Netherlands amid a cloud of uncertainty. […]
AUSTRALIA
Australia’s next generation deliver memorable win after selection gamble
History is written by the victors, and so Tony Popovic’s bold selection gambles ahead of Australia’s opening clash with Turkiye will go down in folklore, alongside those of Guus Hiddink and Graham Arnold. When the […]
QATAR
Boualem Khoukhi has always delivered for Qatar. On Saturday, it mattered the most.
Boualem Khoukhi’s career built on defining moments may have found its defining moment in San Francisco as Qatar secured maiden World Cup point. There was a moment, the kind that lasts less than a second […]
