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Ghalenoei pleased to top group

In the wake of Iran’s 2-0 defeat of co-hosts Malaysia on Wednesday night, Team Melli coach Amir Ghalenoei revealed that his side were happy to have achieved their aim of finishing top of a strong Group C.

Iran defeat brave Malaysia

A 29th minute penalty from Javad Nekounam coupled with a second half goal from Andranik Teymourian helped a struggling Iran secure a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup by narrowly beating resilient co-hosts Malaysia 2-0 on Wednesday night.

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Norizan axed as Malaysia coach

Norizan Bakar has been sensationally axed by Malaysia’s football authorities despite his side earning plaudits galore during a narrow 2-0 AFC Asian Cup defeat to Iran on Wednesday.

Inileyev - Luck was on our side

Uzbekistan coach Rauf Inileyev felt that fortune was on his team’s side on Wednesday as they defeated China 3-0 at Shah Alam Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup for a second consecutive time.

Zhu quiet over future after exit

China coach Zhu Guanghu was reluctant to discuss his future plans after his side bowed out of the AFC Asian Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in their final Group C match on Wednesday.

Uzbeks advance as China crash out

Uzbekistan secured a quarter-final meeting with Saudi Arabia in the AFC Asian Cup after second half goals from Maksim Shatskikh, Timur Kapadze and Alexander Geynrikh lifted the central Asian side to a 3-0 win over China at Shah Alam Stadium on Wednesday.

China won’t play safe against Uzbekistan

China coach Zhu Guanghu has dismissed talk of playing for a draw in his team’s final Asian Cup Group match against Uzbekistan on Wednesday.

Shatskikh voices pitch concerns

Uzbekistan striker Maksim Shatskikh has sounded a note of concern about the pitch at the Shah Alam Stadium as the central Asian side prepare to face China in a crunch AFC Asian Cup Group C encounter on Wednesday.

Injured goalie to sit out Uzbekistan match

China’s last group match in the ongoing Asian Cup against Uzbekistan was further clouded as starting goalie Li Leilei was confirmed unable to play, owing to injury.

Chinese goalkeeper may miss key match against Uzbekistan

China’s No. 1 goalkeeper Li Leilei may miss the last group match against Uzbekistan due to injury, said team media officer Dong Hua.

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