Australia beats UAE to reach Asian Cup final
NEWCASTLE, Jan. 27, 2015 (AMP) — Australia 2015 : Australia reached the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in their history with a 2-0 win against the United Arab Emirates (halftime: 2-0) on Tuesday night at the Newcastle Stadium.
All the action happened in the first half, with goals from Sainsbury ('3) and Jason Davidson ('14).
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Australia at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 2007)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 2007)
- Statistics: Runners-up (2011)
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 9 appearances (first in 1980)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1996) Fourth Place (1992)
Australia
2:0
United Arab Emirates
2:0 (2:0)
- 27 January 2015
- 20:00
- Newcastle
Asian Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the AFC Asian Cup.