Queiroz has last laugh as Koreans turn on departing Choi

Reuters – ULSAN, South Korea booked another World Cup finals appearance on Tuesday but there was little celebration in Ulsan, with angry fans, media and Iran coach Carlos Queiroz taking aim at departing counterpart Choi Kang-hee. Iran claimed an upset 1-0 win to top Asian qualifying Group A, leaving Korea...

Iranians celebrate the World Cup berth [PHOTOS]

Persianfootball.com – TEHRAN, According to the Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA), only few minutes after Team Melli victory in Ulsan, Iranian fans flooded the streets or Tehran to celebrate Iran’s national team World Cup 2014 birth. People carry Iranian flags, roses and sound various types of horns to show their...

South Koreans angry over Iran victory

IOL SPORT – ULSAN, Hundreds of fans hurled bottles and debris on to the pitch Tuesday as Iran beat hosts South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup after an angry build-up involving taunts from both teams. Iran scored in the second half and against the run of play to...

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...

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...


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