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......

Iraq stun lethargic Australia

Iraq pulled off a stunning 3-1 upset win over Australia at the Asian Cup on Friday to leave the tournament favourites in danger of an embarrassing early exit. Nashat Akram scored from a free-kick......

Uzbeks reach Asian Cup quarter-finals

Uzbekistan upset three-time champions Saudi Arabia 1-0 on Thursday to become the first team to reach the Asian Cup quarter-finals.Defeat left the Saudis facing an early exit from the competition......

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......