FIFA.com’s weekly look at league football across Asia and Oceania reviews action in Iran, Korea Republic, China, New Zealand, Kuwait, Oman and India where the derby of the season took place.
Korea Republic big guns Jeonbuk Motors had their perfect AFC Champions League record blemished, while Iran's Sepahan and Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad are on the verge of qualification after three group matches.
The season began in China PR with a series of upsets, while Daejeon Citizen broke a long drought by going top in Korea Republic. FIFA.com also visits Iran, Kuwait and New Zealand, as well as Lebanon where the title was won.
A number of Asia’s larger nations enjoyed a prosperous week with Australia, Korea Republic, China and Qatar among those buoyed by impressive displays ahead of the rapidly approaching Brazil 2014 qualifiers.
Lee Jung-Soo, Kim Jung-Woo, Park Chu-Young and Lee Keun-Ho were on target as Korea Republic swept aside Honduras in Seoul.
Canada’s Cyprus Cup triumph has propelled them to sixth on a FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking still topped by USA, while Japan climbed to fourth and the Netherlands, Korea Republic and Iceland also made ground.
Canada’s Cyprus Cup triumph has propelled them to sixth on a FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking still topped by USA, while Japan climbed to fourth and the Netherlands, Korea Republic and Iceland als...
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FIFA.com previews the upcoming week in the FIFA World Leagues Predictor where there are major clashes in Germany, Russia and Korea Republic.
Japan’s AFC Asian Cup triumph has catapulted them back into the top 20 on the Ranking, while Australia, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and a CONCACAF trio all made impressive leaps up the global...
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Japan’s AFC Asian Cup triumph has catapulted them back into the top 20 on the Ranking, while Australia, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and a CONCACAF trio all made impressive leaps up the global ladder.