The Asian Cup group stage first round is done, and the Middle Eastern teams have struggled to produce enough quality.
Not Everyday is a Funday
Japan are on form, Cúper is still looking for it
Japan kicked off their Asian Cup campaign with an impressive performance. Hector Cúper and Uzbekistan are not looking good quite yet.
Adnan saves Iraq, Saudi walk in a North Korean Park
A dramatic win for Iraq against Vietnam, Saudi Arabia easily defeated North Korea. It was another day of fascinating football from West Asia.
Vietnam's Hope for the Future
Vietnam failed to defeat Iraq in their first match, but they still can be optimistic for their next matches and maybe also for their next Asian Cups.
A Clockwork Khoukhi
The Asian Cup will be a great test for Qatar before the 2022 World Cup. One of the players that will try to lead the team in the tournament will be Boualem Khoukhi, the player that turned down call-ups from Algeria in order to represent Qatar.