Champions Of Asia

The two top-ranked teams in Asia went head-to-head for the continent's biggest prize in the 2011 Asian Cup final. A goalless 90 minutes forced the clash into extra time, and neither side were able to find the breakthrough until the 109th minute when Tadanari Lee gave Japan their record fourth Asian Cup.

Preview: Australia - Japan

The two top-ranked teams in Asia go head-to-head for the continent's biggest prize in the 2011 Asian Cup Final. Australia are appearing in the final for the first time, while Japan are searching for a fourth title that would make them the most successful team in the tournament's history.

Ruled Out Of Final

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa could be out for the rest of the season due to a serious foot injury. While it's bad news for the German side, it's worse news for Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni who will now be without his in-form star playmaker for the final of the 2011 Asian Cup against Australia.

Aussies Cruise Into Final

Australia are through to their first ever Asian Cup final after they sauntered to a convincing 6-0 win over Uzbekistan in the second semi-final. The Socceroos raced to a two-goal lead after just half an hour, and they proceeded to add four more in the final 25 minutes. They will now face Japan.

Into The Semis

An 118th goal from veteran Harry Kewell saw Australia qualify for the semi-finals of the Asian Cup as they overcame old foes Iraq 1-0 in their quarter-final tie. The encounter finished goalless after 90 minutes and just when it seemed that it would go to penalties, Kewell popped up...

Cahill's Fitness Battle

Coming as a huge blow to the Socceroo's, Asian Cup favourites Australia may have to make do without the services of star player Tim Cahill in the quarter-finals after the midfielder sustained a thigh injury in the victory over Bahrain.

Australia Win Group C

Australia did enough to earn a 1-0 win over Bahrain in the final group game of the 2011 Asian Cup to make sure they finish top of the pile ahead of South Korea, and thus avoid a meeting with Iran in the quarter-finals. Mile Jedinak scored the only goal of the game in the first half.