AFC ASIAN CUP
Cruz: Time for Iran to show winning mentality
One of the men who helped to build and shape an Iran team that stands on the brink of a first AFC Asian Cup title since 1976 believes that they are now the favourites to […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
AFC ASIAN CUP
Pride & Passion: Jordan eye historic final berth
One of the first times I visited Jordan, I was sat at a barbers’ shop on the edge of the Amman New Camp, a refugee camp known locally as ‘Wehdat,’ having had the place recommended […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Final four set for semi-final showdown
After 48 matches of enthralling drama, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 has reached its penultimate stage, with just four nations remaining as they eye off a spot in Saturday’s final. Tournament surprise packets Jordan will […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Iran make statement with victory over Japan
Iran has produced one of their biggest wins in recent memory with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Japan, sealed thanks to a last minute penalty scored by Alireza Jahanbkhsh. They will meet host nation Qatar […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Uzbekistan the masters of their own demise
Asian football’s biggest nearly men lived up to their own infamous billing on Saturday evening, as hosts and reigning champions Qatar edged past Uzbekistan to set up an AFC Asian Cup semi-final with Iran. A […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Stick or twist? Moriyasu faces Suzuki dilemma
What started as a question mark heading into the tournament, grew firstly into a dilemma and is now a full-blown problem that could have a major say in how far Japan progress at the AFC […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Why the match against Japan is more than just football for Iran
The day of reckoning has arrived for Iran. Five years after the Al-Ain agony and a 3-0 defeat in the semi-final of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Iran will face an opponent that winning against […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
TAG Podcast: Korea does it again
Korea Republic has produced another late escape with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Australia thanks to a stoppage time stunner from Son Heung-min. That sets up a semi-final clash with Jordan who earlier in […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Style or substance? Australia confronts its identity crisis
Not for the first time Australia finds itself battling a crisis of identity; caught between who it is and who it wants to be. On face value Australia has been close to the best performing […]
AFC ASIAN CUP
Korea’s unseen maestro ready to energise Taegeuk Warriors against Australia
He’s Korea Republic’s pass master and he’s promised to bring the energy in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup when his weary nation faces Australia in Doha on Friday evening. Second only to Australia’s […]