India coach Stephen Constantine stepped down Monday after an injury-time Bahrain penalty floored his side 1-0 and denied the cricket-mad nation a historic spot in the Asian Cup knockout stages. India stunned Thailand 4-1 in their opening game – their first Asian Cup win in more than 50 years – but a 2-0 defeat by UAE made for a nervous encounter in Sharjah.
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Latest in penalty shoot-out win
AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019
Indian coach quits after Asian Cup exit
UAE cemented their place as Group A winners after a 1-1 draw with Thailand in Al Ain that also saw the Thais progress
Abu Dhabi
‘Lucky’ Japan reach Asian Cup knockout stages
Japan, who have scooped Asian football’s biggest prize on four occasions, enjoyed their share of good fortune against Oman in Abu Dhabi
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In pictures: Al Ain defeat Team Wellington 4-3 on penalties at Fifa Club World Cup
Home team Al Ain fought back from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Team Wellington before winning on penalties to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.
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Al Ain stage stunning comeback to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarters
Sweden striker Marcus Berg came off the bench to score a dramatic 85th-minute equaliser, forcing extra time