Jul 17, 2007 PA Sport KUALA LUMPUR – Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has insisted that he will not let complacency wreck his side’s chances of conquering Malaysia on Wednesday and finishing top of Group C at the AFC Asian Cup. The three-time Asian Cup winners need to beat the co-hosts in convincing fashion in order
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Jul 16, 2007 PA Sport KUALA LUMPUR – China skipper Zheng Zhi felt that Ferydoon Zandi’s spectacular goal just before half-time marked a major turning point in his side’s 2-2 draw with Iran in their AFC Asian Cup Group C clash on Sunday. China appeared to be coasting to victory after goals by Shao Jiayi
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7/16/2007 IRNA Iran and China fought to a 2-2 draw on Sunday in Group C qualifying matches in the 14th Asian Cup Championships in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur Sunday. China took the lead by scoring 2 goals from Shao Jiayi and Mao Jianqing but a free kick from Ferydoon Zandi in the first half
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7/14/2007 Afshin Afshar, lastkick.com GENERAL INTRODUCTION These two nations have a fairly long history with Asian football standards. They have met in fifteen FIFA “A†matches where Iran holds an 8-3 advantage over China. Although 4 of these encounters have ended in draws, the two have scored a total of 40 goals between them for
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7/13/2007 Brian Homewood MARACAIBO, Venezuela (Reuters) – Argentina’s finesse and artistry will be pitted against Brazil’s raw physical strength and power as the old rivals meet in Sunday’s Copa America final. The tournament has produced what is generally considered the ideal final for the second time in a row and Argentina are attempting to avenge
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7/13/2007 Julian Linden BANGKOK (Reuters) – 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 in the first half after a terrible mistake from goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Hawar
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7/12/2007 Brian Homewood MARACAIBO, Venezuela (Reuters) – Brazil’s players have rejected the idea that Argentina will start as favourites in Sunday’s Copa America final. Argentina have brought a full strength-team and have cruised to the final, scoring 16 goals on their way to winning all five games.
7/12/2007 Afshin Afshar, lastkick.com Fans, yesterday’s Copa America match between Argentina and Mexico was, at least for the first 60 minutes, one of the more entertaining matches I have watched in this year’s tournament. If you were not watching the match, you must’ve lost one of the nicest goals of this year scored by none
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