Australia beat Iraq to qualify for 2014 World Cup

Substitute Josh Kennedy's goal seven minutes from time sent Australia into the World Cup finals for the fourth time on Tuesday, ending a nervous night for 80,523 rain-soaked fans packed into......

WC qualifiers: Lebanon shock South Korea, Iraq advances

Lebanon produced a stunning performance to beat South Korea 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to keep their fairytale campaign going, while Alberto Zaccheroni's unbeaten run as Japan coach......

Stoppage time own goal takes Iraq past UAE

An own goal from Walid Abbas in the third minute of stoppage time gifted holders Iraq a precious 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates to kick-start their Asian Cup title defence on Saturday. Each......

Hard times for Asia's Premier League dreamers

Dreams of success in England's Premier League have turned sour for many of Asia's top soccer players. Lured by the riches and glamour of the Premier League, players from China, South Korea,......

Asia's big guns secure convincing World Cup wins

The big hitters of Asian soccer got their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaigns off to a flying start on Wednesday with Australia, Japan and South Korea securing sizable wins. But there were......