Asian Cup 2019 sub-sections Five players who lit up Asian Cup 2019 From a record-breaking Qatar forward to a reluctant Kyrgyz sex symbol, here are five players who made headlines at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Flying footwear and THAT bicycle kick - five Asian Cup moments 'Emotional breakdown' as Japan stuns imploding Iran Empty seats dampen Asian Cup atmosphere Five players who lit up Asian Cup 2019 From a record-breaking Qatar forward to a reluctant Kyrgyz sex symbol, here are five players who made headlines at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Flying footwear and THAT bicycle kick - five Asian Cup moments From flying shoes and a hail of plastic bottles to Almoez Ali's breathtaking bicycle kick in the final against Japan, here are five stand-out moments from the Asian Cup 2019. 'Emotional breakdown' as Japan stuns imploding Iran Yuya Osako put Japan 1-0 up after half-time when the Iranian defence fatally stopped to remonstrate with the referee, and then stroked home the penalty awarded after a replay for Morteza Pouraliganji's accidental hand ball. Empty seats dampen Asian Cup atmosphere Even the tournament host, UAE, has played at half-empty grounds. More News Asian Cup 2019 If only we had Messi - Aussies say X-factor needed as Asia catches up The Socceroos once expected to dominate their regional rival but they found their title defence tough, going goalless for 210 minutes of knockout football before slumping 1-0 in the quarter-finals to host UAE. Asian Cup 2019 AFC Asian Cup: India's lack of defensive cohesion led to defeat The Blue Tigers will have to fix their their aerial abilities ahead of the Bahrain game, while the forwards will have to try to avoid the woodwork. Asian Cup 2019 AFC Asian Cup: Electric atmosphere awaits India, UAE Thumping music, animated fans, and nippy weather – the atmosphere at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports City was electric ahead of the match between India and host United Arab Emirates. Asian Cup 2019 AFC Asian Cup: An off day for Thailand Needing a break from the recent string of events, the Thai did not have a training session on Monday and took the day off. Asian Cup 2019 Asian Cup 2019: Indian camp brimming with optimism after Thailand win Sunil Chhetri brushed aside doubts over his participation in the second match against UAE, while the senior core group enjoyed a recovery session after the 4-1 win against Thailand on the opening day. Asian Cup 2019 In numbers: Impressive India roll over Thailand in second half We take a look at some of the numbers which stood out in India's stunning win over Thailand at the AFC Asian Cup. Features AFC Asian Cup 2019: Wild Boars set to inspire Thai team On Asian Football Confederation's invitation, the boys are now in Abu Dhabi to back their national team as it takes on India in its opening tie. Football Gurpreet: ‘We have to be smart in our approach’ India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is wary of all the opponents in the AFC Asian Cup starting January 5 in the UAE. Asian Cup 2019 AFC Asian Cup 2019: 24 nations this time... prize money on offer, too! Iran, Japan, and South Korea — all have tasted Asian Cup glory earlier — are bound to give defending champion Australia a run for its money at the AFC Asian Cup 2019. Asian Cup 2019 Chhetri: It won't be easy for other teams to face India Among the current crop, Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu are the only two players from India's 2011 AFC Asian Cup squad. International Hibernian’s Boyle out of Asian Cup in Socceroos blow Martin Boyle was shaping as a key member of the team after scoring two goals in three appearances since switching allegiances to Australia in November. India India has a 50-50 chance of entering the second round of AFC Asian Cup, says Bhutia Bhaichung Bhutia said India had a decent chance of making it to the second round of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.