Philippines Asian Cup destiny down to do-or-die match vs. Kyrgyz Republic

South Korea made a strong start to the Asia Cup with a win over the Philippines in Group C.

After an opening Asia Cup defeat to Jordan, Australia looked much more comfortable in a 3-0 win against Palestine.

Uzbekistan prevailed 2-1 over Oman in their 2019 AFC Asian Cup opener courtesy of Eldor Shomurodov’s late winner.

Ritsu Doan added to Yuya Osaka’s two goals to ensure Asian Cup favourites Japan kicked off their tournament with a 3-2 win.

Ali Adnan sealed a 3-2 win for Iraq over Vietnam in the Asian Cup in dramatic fashion, by netting a sublime 90th minute free-kick.

Jordan beat holders Australia in the opening match of the Asian Cup.
There were three parts to the Philippines plan of action at the Asian Cup.
The first was to not lose to South Korea by many. The second was to take a point from China. The third was to defeat the Kyrgyz Republic in the final Group C showdown. With four of the six third-placed teams going through to the last 16, that would almost certainly be enough. As it stands, three points may well do.
The plan started well. The Azkals worked their socks off in Dubai against South Korea, fighting and running…

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Kazuyoshi Miura signs new Yokohama contract at age of 51

Kazuyoshi Miura is the oldest professional player to have scored a goal.
Kazuyoshi Miura, who was playing in the J-League when Gary Lineker and Zico were in Japan, has signed a new one-year contract with Yokohama FC at the age of 51.
Former Japan international forward Miura will play for the second-tier club throughout the 2019 season, the J-League announced.
“I updated the contract for the 2019 season,” Miura said after signing the deal. “Thanks to everyone who always supports me.”
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Philippines players at Asian Cup holding out hope despite pair of group losses

Philippines stars Manny Ott and Phil Younghusband insist that the Azkals can still reach the knockout stage of the 2019 Asian Cup despite sitting at the bottom of Group C after a 3-0 loss to China on Friday, a second successive defeat in the tournament being hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
Two wonder goals from We Lei and a late strike from Yu Dabao gave Marcello Lippi’s men the victory in Abu Dhabi. Team Dragon now have six points from the first two games and move into the round of 16 with…

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India’s win at Asian Cup a source of pride, but there’s still work to do – Constantine

Ali Adnan sealed a 3-2 win for Iraq over Vietnam in the Asian Cup in dramatic fashion, by netting a sublime 90th minute free-kick.

South Korea made a strong start to the Asia Cup with a win over the Philippines in Group C.

Jordan beat holders Australia in the opening match of the Asian Cup.

India captain Sunil Chhetri on the importance of doing well at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup.
India still have work to despite their strong start at the Asian Cup, coach Stephen Constantine told ESPN FC in an exclusive interview.
The English coach began his second spell in charge of the Blue Tigers in 2015 and has restructured the organisation around the team, taken the side into the top 100 of FIFA’s rankings and delivered a first win on the continental stage since 1964 — Sunday’s 4-1 triumph over Thailand. But he is keen to stress that India must keep moving forward.
“Despite everything,…

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Malaysia will ‘keep calm’ in the face of physical Vietnam – Tan Cheng Hoe

It’s all to play for in the Suzuki Cup final second leg after Malaysia battled back to a 2-2 draw with Vietnam.
Malaysia head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has told ESPN that the message to his players ahead of Saturday’s second leg of the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup final against Vietnam in Hanoi will be to keep calm in the face of expected provocation.
The Harimau Malaya fought back from a two goal deficit in the first leg in front of 90,000 fans in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to draw 2-2. Amid the excitement, the home team felt that Vietnam were guilty of some over-physical tactics and that, among other things, Do Duy Manh…

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AFF Cup Team of the Tournament: Norshahrul Idlan leads four-strong Malaysia contingent

It’s all to play for in the Suzuki Cup final second leg after Malaysia battled back to a 2-2 draw with Vietnam.
It has been an AFF Suzuki Cup to remember with a string of fine performances from an array of Southeast Asia’s biggest, best and newest stars. John Duerden names his team of the tournament:
GK: Dang Van Lam (Vietnam)
The 25-year-old had just secured his country’s No. 1 shirt as the tournament started and has spent the past month showing why. The giant goalie kept a clean sheet throughout the group stage, and was disciplined enough to pull off some fine saves even after lengthy periods of little…

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