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5-0 win over Yemen in their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 opening encounter is just the start of things to come.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>The 26-year-old Al Gharafa favourite scored twice on a night when the three-time Asian champions were rarely troubled by opponents making their debut in the competition as a unified nation.</p> <p>Iran’s impressive victory saw them assume pole position in Group D, a flying start that Taremi believes will stand his side in good stead going forward.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Taremi wants more of the same from IR Iran", "articleBody": "<p>The 26-year-old Al Gharafa favourite scored twice on a night when the three-time Asian champions were rarely troubled by opponents making their debut in the competition as a unified nation.</p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s impressive victory saw them assume pole position in Group D, a flying start that Taremi believes will stand his side in 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class="seo-footer"><img src="https://ott.the-afc.com/image/1920x1080/122b4515-e41b-4dbb-a8d0-60164abbba7b.jpg?v=20210423090836"></p> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "VideoObject", "image": "https://ott.the-afc.com/image/1920x1080/122b4515-e41b-4dbb-a8d0-60164abbba7b.jpg?v=20210423090836", "name": "Group D Matchday 1: IR Iran vs Yemen", "thumbnailUrl": "https://ott.the-afc.com/image/1920x1080/122b4515-e41b-4dbb-a8d0-60164abbba7b.jpg?v=20210423090836", "uploadDate": "2019-01-08T03:43:03.000000Z", "description": "video" }</script> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Thing", "name": null }</script> <p class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/mehdi_taremi-iran-celebrate.html">www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/mehdi_taremi-iran-celebrate.html</a></p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/c/i/cijpjjv7svaxyymudgp6.jpg"></p> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Thing", "name": null, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/c/i/cijpjjv7svaxyymudgp6.jpg" }</script> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Thing", "name": null }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/quieroz_praises_ir_iran_focus_after_flying_start.html">Quieroz praises IR Iran focus after flying start</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/e/s/eskassqbbqcpyb3zifny.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Quieroz praises IR Iran focus after flying start</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Quieroz believes the impressive focus shown by his side played a major role in Monday’s 5-0 win over Yemen at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>In a tournament that has already witnessed several surprise results – notably Jordan’s defeat of Australia – the Portuguese tactician was thankful that the three-time champions of Asia avoided any sort of upset at the start of their Group D campaign.</p> <p>Instead, Mehdi Taremi’s brace along with goals from Ashkan Dejagah, Sardar Azmoun and Saman Ghoddos helped seal a relativy straightforward victory and a provide a perfect start to Team Melli’s 14th AFC Asian Cup campaign.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Quieroz praises IR Iran focus after flying start", "articleBody": "<p>In a tournament that has already witnessed several surprise results \u2013 notably Jordan\u2019s defeat of Australia \u2013 the Portuguese tactician was thankful that the three-time champions of Asia avoided any sort of upset at the start of their Group D campaign.</p>\n<p>Instead, Mehdi Taremi\u2019s brace along with goals from Ashkan Dejagah, Sardar Azmoun and Saman Ghoddos helped seal a relativy straightforward victory and a provide a perfect start to Team Melli\u2019s 14th AFC Asian Cup campaign.</p>", "headline": "Quieroz praises IR Iran focus after flying start", "description": "Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Carlos Quieroz believes the impressive focus shown by his side played a major role in Monday\u2019s 5-0 win over Yemen at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://www.the-afc.com/", "name": "the AFC" }, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/e/s/eskassqbbqcpyb3zifny.jpg", "isAccessibleForFree": true, "datePublished": "2019-01-08", "url": "www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/quieroz_praises_ir_iran_focus_after_flying_start.html" }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/group_d_ir_iran_5-0_yemen.html">Group D: IR Iran 5-0 Yemen</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/w/u/wugqlp3k0btsdeugcusg.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Group D: IR Iran 5-0 Yemen</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Abu Dhabi: A scintillating display from start to finish saw the Islamic Republic of Iran beat Yemen 5-0 on Monday to begin their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign in fine style. </strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>Mehdi Taremi scored twice as the three-time AFC Asian Cup champions, who reached the quarter-finals last time out in Australia, excelled throughout and underlined their title credentials in what is their 14th consecutive appearance at Asia’s premier competition.</p> <p>Iran’s success sees them go top of the Group D standings ahead of Tuesday’s encounter between fellow group hopefuls Iraq and Vietnam.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Group D: IR Iran 5-0 Yemen", "articleBody": "<p>Mehdi Taremi scored twice as the three-time AFC Asian Cup champions, who reached the quarter-finals last time out in Australia, excelled throughout and underlined their title credentials in what is their 14th consecutive appearance at Asia\u2019s premier competition.</p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s success sees them go top of the Group D standings ahead of Tuesday\u2019s encounter between fellow group hopefuls Iraq and Vietnam.</p>", "headline": "Group D: IR Iran 5-0 Yemen", "description": "Abu Dhabi: A scintillating display from start to finish saw the Islamic Republic of Iran beat Yemen 5-0 on Monday to begin their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign in fine style.\u00a0", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://www.the-afc.com/", "name": "the AFC" }, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/w/u/wugqlp3k0btsdeugcusg.jpg", "isAccessibleForFree": true, "datePublished": "2019-01-08", "url": "www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/group_d_ir_iran_5-0_yemen.html" }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/preview_-_group_d_ir_iran_v_yemen.html">Preview - Group D: IR Iran v Yemen</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/j/c/jcvldnz3jnbvx1b8d3pn.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Preview - Group D: IR Iran v Yemen</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran won't make the mistake of underestimating Yemen while the tournament debutants won't be overawed when facing one of the Continent's biggest teams in their AFC Asian Cup Group D opener at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>Iran are chasing a fourth AFC Asian Cup title, but their first since 1976, while Yemen are determined to make their qualification for the tournament for the first time since unification one to remember.</p> <p>Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz showed a glimpse of what Iran's approach will be in the tournament when he said that for the moment, the only match that matters is against Yemen.</p> <p>It is a sensible approach as the largest and best ever AFC Asian Cup has already seen its first major upset with Jordan stunning defending champions Australia 1-0 in their Group B opener on Sunday.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Preview - Group D: IR Iran v Yemen", "articleBody": "<p>Iran are chasing a fourth AFC Asian Cup title, but their first since 1976, while Yemen are determined to make their qualification for the tournament for the first time since unification one to remember.</p>\n<p>Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz showed a glimpse of what Iran's approach will be in the tournament when he said that for the moment, the only match that matters is against Yemen.</p>\n<p>It is a sensible approach as the largest and best ever AFC Asian Cup has already seen its first major upset with Jordan stunning defending champions Australia 1-0 in their Group B opener on Sunday.</p>", "headline": "Preview - Group D: IR Iran v Yemen", "description": "Abu Dhabi: Islamic Republic of Iran won't make the mistake of underestimating Yemen while the tournament debutants won't be overawed when facing one of the Continent's biggest teams in their AFC Asian Cup Group D opener at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://www.the-afc.com/", "name": "the AFC" }, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/j/c/jcvldnz3jnbvx1b8d3pn.jpg", "isAccessibleForFree": true, "datePublished": "2019-01-07", "url": "www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/preview_-_group_d_ir_iran_v_yemen.html" }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/schröck_we_did_ourselves_proud.html">Schröck: We did ourselves proud</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/m/3/m3vnbc8rjhkxzqhfhrfl.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Schröck: We did ourselves proud</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Dubai: Philippines midfielder Stephan Shröck was full of pride after his side pushed highly-fancied Korea Republic all the way, before ultimately falling to a 1-0 defeat in their first ever AFC Asian Cup Finals match.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>The Azkals defied pre-match predictions of an easy Korea Republic victory, frustrating the 2015 runners-up before Gamba Osaka front man Hwang Ui-jo finally settled the tie in the 67th minute.</p> <p>Following the match at Al Maktoum Stadium, Shrock told <strong><em>the-AFC.com</em></strong> he was satisfied with his side's performance.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Schr\u00f6ck: We did ourselves proud", "articleBody": "<p>The Azkals defied pre-match predictions of an easy Korea Republic victory, frustrating the 2015 runners-up before Gamba Osaka front man Hwang Ui-jo finally settled the tie in the 67th minute.</p>\n<p>Following the match at Al Maktoum Stadium, Shrock told <strong><em>the-AFC.com</em></strong> he was satisfied with his side's performance.</p>", "headline": "Schr\u00f6ck: We did ourselves proud", "description": "Dubai: Philippines midfielder Stephan Shr\u00f6ck was full of pride after his side pushed highly-fancied Korea Republic all the way, before ultimately falling to a 1-0 defeat in their first ever AFC Asian Cup Finals match.", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://www.the-afc.com/", "name": "the AFC" }, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/m/3/m3vnbc8rjhkxzqhfhrfl.jpg", "isAccessibleForFree": true, "datePublished": "2019-01-08", "url": "www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/schr\u00f6ck_we_did_ourselves_proud.html" }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/pep_talk_does_the_trick_for_china_pr.html">Pep talk does the trick for China PR</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/y/h/yhhnplri9o3jx5d8e9hr.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Pep talk does the trick for China PR</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Al Ain: Marcello Lippi revealed a half-time dressing down for his players helped spark their second half comeback against Kyrgyz Republic as China notched up a 2-1 win over the AFC Asian Cup debutants on Monday afternoon.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>Yu Dabao scored with 12 minutes remaining to give the Chinese all three points in the Group C clash after Akhlidin Israilov had put Kyrgyz Republic ahead three minutes before the break, only for an own goal from goalkeeper Pavel Matiash to allow China to pull level.</p> <p>Lippi’s team showed a marked improvement in the second half having been second-best in the opening 45 minutes and the former Juventus and Italy coach was puzzled by his team’s lacklustre display in the first half.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Pep talk does the trick for China PR", "articleBody": "<p>Yu Dabao scored with 12 minutes remaining to give the Chinese all three points in the Group C clash after Akhlidin Israilov had put Kyrgyz Republic ahead three minutes before the break, only for an own goal from goalkeeper Pavel Matiash to allow China to pull level.</p>\n<p>Lippi\u2019s team showed a marked improvement in the second half having been second-best in the opening 45 minutes and the former Juventus and Italy coach was puzzled by his team\u2019s lacklustre display in the first half.</p>", "headline": "Pep talk does the trick for China PR", "description": "Al Ain: Marcello Lippi revealed a half-time dressing down for his players helped spark their second half comeback against Kyrgyz Republic as China notched up a 2-1 win over the AFC Asian Cup debutants on Monday afternoon.", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "url": "https://www.the-afc.com/", "name": "the AFC" }, "image": "https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/y/h/yhhnplri9o3jx5d8e9hr.jpg", "isAccessibleForFree": true, "datePublished": "2019-01-08", "url": "www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/pep_talk_does_the_trick_for_china_pr.html" }</script> <h1 class="seo-footer"><a href="www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/news/match-winner_hwang_we_can_get_better.html">Match-winner Hwang: We can get better</a></h1> <p class="seo-footer">Thu, 28 Oct, 2021</p> <p class="seo-footer"><img src="https://assets.the-afc.com/migration/n/t/ntc0bsqn3wxxwjd6swxr.jpg"></p> <h2 class="seo-footer">Match-winner Hwang: We can get better</h2> <p class="seo-footer"><strong class="seo-footer">Dubai: Hwang Ui-jo insists that Korea Republic will improve as the tournament goes on after the Taeguk Warriors claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their opening AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group C match at Al Maktoum Stadium on Monday.</strong></p> <div class="seo-footer"><p>The two-time winners went into the game as heavy favourites but debutants Philippines, under Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, proved resolute in the opening 45 minutes, frustrating a frontline led by the 2018 Asian Games’ top scorer Hwang.</p> <p>Korea Republic sought to break the deadlock after the interval but the Philippines almost gave them a scare when Javier Patino wasted a good opportunity, before the East Asians scored the only goal of the game midway through the half when Hwang opened his account with a close-range finish.</p></div> <script type="application/ld+json">{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Article", "name": "Match-winner Hwang: We can get better", "articleBody": "<p>The two-time winners went into the game as heavy favourites but debutants Philippines, under 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