Asia’s group A finals sees two spots up for grabs

FIFA – KUALA LUMPUR, It goes without saying that the game at Ulsan’s Munsu Football Stadium holds more meaning than just Group A’s top-of-the-standing clash. Over the past half century, the two sides have developed one of Asia’s greatest rivalries, having locked horns in 26 meetings, including six FIFA World...

We’re not settling for a point insists Choi [VIDEO]

AFC – ULSAN, Coach Choi Kang-hee insists Korea Republic are determined to end their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory despite needing only a draw against Iran at Munsu Stadium on Tuesday to advance from Group A. Korea edged out Uzbekistan 1-0 in Seoul last week to...

Uzbeks confident ahead of crucial Qatar clash

AFC – TASHKENT, Coach Mirdjalal Kasimov insists Uzbekistan are fully focused on securing a maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup ahead of Tuesday’s must-win meeting with Qatar. The 2011 AFC Asian Cup semi-finalists suffered a 1-0 defeat by Korea Republic last week, and after seeing their five-match unbeaten streak...

Limited Iran fans are anticipated at Ulsan Stadium

Persianfootball.com – ULSAN, The Korea Football Association is expected to submit 4000 tickets to its counterpart the Iranian Football Federation while it is anticipated that only 1500 Iranian fans may be present at Ulsan Stadium to watch the final Team Melli World Cup qualifier in group A against S Korea...

Thani not taking Tashkent tie lightly

AFC – DOHA, Qatar coach Fahad Thani has vowed that his side will be giving 100% in their final 2014 World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan even though the 2011 AFC Asian Cup hosts are out of the reckoning for a place in Brazil. Qatar go into Tuesday’s match in Tashkent...

Iran sporting director says Choi talks nonsense

Tehran Times – ULSAN, Choi Kang-hee has been accused by Iran sporting director Mehdi Mohammad Nabi of talking “nonsense” about crushing Iran’s hopes of an automatic World Cup qualification. South Korea coach said he wanted revenge after a 1-0 defeat in Tehran in October. “I remember being badly treated in...


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