Michael Church

5 days ago | reuters.com | Michael Church

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 General view of the World Cup trophy during the closing ceremony before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo Japan and Iran have qualified for 2026 World Cup Uzbekistan and Jordan aiming to qualify for first time South Korea need draw with Iraq to confirm progress HONG KONG, June 3 (Reuters) - Uzbekistan and Jordan will look to secure debut appearances at the World...

6 days ago | msn.com | Michael Church

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6 days ago | reuters.com | Michael Church

HONG KONG, June 2 (Reuters) - Talking points from the week in Asian football:Kashima Antlers moved six points clear in Japan with a 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka on Saturday after nearest challengers Kashiwa Reysol slipped to fourth following a 3-1 loss to defending champions Vissel Kobe. Sign up here. Leo Ceara scored the only goal of the game at Osaka's Suita Stadium to increase Kashima's lead, with Kyoto Sanga moving up to second with a 3-0 win over FC Tokyo.

6 days ago | japantimes.co.jp | Michael Church

Australia coach Tony Popovic is eyeing victory over Japan on Thursday to not only boost his side's World Cup qualification hopes but further improve the Socceroos' prospects of becoming the strongest team in the Asian confederation. The Australians face Hajime Moriyasu's much-changed squad in Perth knowing a win would take them to the verge of securing a ticket for next year's 48-team finals in North America as runners-up in Group C behind the already-qualified Japanese.

1 week ago | reuters.com | Michael Church

June 1 (Reuters) - Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar credited his side's singular focus as the reason for claiming the A-League championship on Saturday after a 1-0 Grand Final win over neighbours Melbourne Victory earned the club their first title since 2021. Yonatan Cohen's 10th-minute goal was enough to decide a feisty derby clash at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium and secure the City Football Group-owned outfit only their second Australian championship in five finals appearances.