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November 14, 2009 Winning start for new Thailand boss Robson Bryan Robson's first competitive match as coach of Thailand ended in a 3-1 victory over Singapore in a Group E Asian Cup qualifier on Saturday.

October 14, 2009 Aussies back on track with victory over Oman Australia got their Asian Cup qualifying campaign back on track on Wednesday as Tim Cahill's late strike secured a crucial win over Oman in Melbourne.

October 6, 2009 Grella plays down importance of Holland friendly Australia midfielder Vince Grella has played down the significance of Saturday night's friendly against Holland, declaring the Asian Cup showdown with Oman four days later is of greater importance.

September 23, 2009 Bryan Robson confirmed as new Thailand boss Former England captain Bryan Robson agreed on Wednesday to become coach of Thailand's national team in his first foray into international management, the Thai FA chief said.

September 22, 2009 Robson ready to take Thailand top job Bryan Robson's appointment as Thailand's national team coach appears imminent after the former England captain indicated he is ready to sign a deal.

September 7, 2009 Australia step up bid to host 2015 Asian Cup Australia's bid to host the 2015 Asian Cup will come under increased scrutiny this week with an Asian Football Confederation delegation visiting key sites.

May 28, 2009 Dasey: Return of the 'Singapore Beckham' Jason Dasey speaks to the 'Singapore Beckham', back in the game after a 14 year ban.

May 26, 2009 Quintet advance to quarter-finals in AFC Cup Iraq League champions Arbil, Syrian champions Al Karama, Kuwait's Al Arabi, Kuwait Sports Club and Uzbekistan's Neftchi advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup.

May 19, 2009 AFC Cup: Kedah go through despite defeat Malaysian champions Kedah advanced to the last 16 of the AFC Cup despite losing 3-1 to Group G winners Chonburi as Hong Kong's Eastern Athletic crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Hanoi ACB.

India skipper Bhutia waltzing towards club exit India soccer captain Bhaichung Bhutia has sought an immediate release from his club, accusing it of humiliating him after they claimed he appeared more keen to participate in a television dance show than play in the I-League.

May 7, 2009 Asia seek to sideline Kuwait amid power struggle Asia's soccer chiefs want to bar Kuwait from a key regional power vote on Friday for federation irregularities.

April 24, 2009 FIFA overrules suspensions on five Asian countries Soccer's world governing body has overruled a decision by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to suspend five countries, allowing them to vote in an upcoming election which could decide who runs the Asian game.

April 21, 2009 Rajagopal handed Malaysia coaching job Malaysia have appointed local coach K. Rajagopal as boss of their struggling national team, local media has reported.

March 13, 2009 Schwarzer: Australia cannot neglect Asian Cup Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign is going strong but goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes the Socceroos must also do all they can to reach the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

March 5, 2009 Australia 0-1 Kuwait: Aussies struggle to qualify A below-par Australia suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to Kuwait to leave them struggling in their 2011 Asian Cup qualifying group.