Ahmad Al Salih’s late strike dealt a body blow to China’s faltering quest to reach a second World Cup on Tuesday, as blockaded Qatar kept their slimmest of hopes alive with a shock 3-2 victory over South Korea. Marcello Lippi’s China were within reach of only their second win in Group A when Al Salih … Read more
Ahmad Al Salih’s late strike dealt a body blow to China’s faltering quest to reach a second World Cup on Tuesday, as Japan’s serene progress received a jolt from Iraq. Marcello Lippi’s China were within reach of only their second win in Group A when Al Salih curled home a free kick in injury time … Read more
Ali Mabkhout’s stoppage-time equaliser gave the United Arab Emirates a stay of execution but a 1-1 draw with Thailand left their World Cup bid hanging by a thread on Tuesday. The UAE were seconds from dropping out of the running for Russia 2018 when Mabkhout scored from close range after a knockdown in the third … Read more
Asamoah Gyan’s injury-induced low productivity has cost him a place in the final list for the 2016/17 Arabian Gulf League awards. Gyan, on-loan from Shanghai SIPG, scored five goals in 12 appearances which is his lowest return ever playing in the Gulf. He was top scorer in the Arabian Gulf League for three consecutive seasons … Read more