The Asian Game is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories and sharing the history of the beautiful game in Asia - from Jordan to Japan, Korea to Kuwait and everywhere in between. With stories, analysis, insights and interviews with players, coaches and the key individuals in the game, The Asian Game will take you inside the game in Asia like never before.
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TAG Podcast: ACL Final Preview + Ryo Miyaichi
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The 2023/24 AFC Champions League Final between Yokohama F.Marinos and Al Ain is almost upon us. With Michael in Yokohama for the first leg, we preview both sides and how they stand heading into the first leg. Michael also catches up with John McAuley from The National UAE on the sidelines of F.Marinos training to get the inside view on Al Ain. Plus…
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The ASEAN Game: Singapore Premier League prepares for kick-off
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As the Singapore Premier League prepares for a new season, Ryan Walters is joined by the esteemed Rhysh Roshan Rai to run the rule over this year's competition. Are Lion City Sailors the team to beat? Who else can challenge? Who are the stars to watch? Together they answer those questions and much more.…
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The ASEAN Game: Central Coast eye AFC Cup glory
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The final ever #AFCCup Final is almost upon us with Central Coast looking to become just the second side from the ASEAN Zone to lift the prestigious trophy. Ryan Walters is joined once again by Australian broadcaster James Dodd to preview the last-ever AFC Cup Final set to take place on 5 May when Al Ahed host ASEAN Zone champions Central Coast Mar…
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The ASEAN Game: Central Coast eyeing AFC Cup final
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After an arduous journey to Bishkek for the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zone Final against Abdysh-Ata, Central Coast Mariners are looking to become the first Australian club to reach the AFC Cup final. Flying the flag for Southeast Asia as the ASEAN Zone champions, the Mariners are hot favourites ahead of the return leg in Gosford. Ryan Walters …
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TAG Podcast: In Conversation With... Michael Olunga
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Michael Olunga is many things - a footballer, a role model, a record holder, even a geospacial engineer. The 30-year-old Kenyan has become one of the most prolific strikers in Asia since joining Kashiwa Reysol in 2018, before switching to Qatari giants Al Duhail in January 2021. It was in the Qatari capital where The Asian Game was afforded the cha…
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TAG Podcast: Olympic hopes go on the line + ACL final four
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Asia's Olympic hopefuls will be decided when the continent's best young talents descend on Qatar in ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup. Or will they? We discuss the impact playing the tournament outside of the FIFA international calendar will have on the competition with many big names refused permission to travel by their European clubs. Which nations…
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TAG Podcast: Asian Qualifiers recap
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As The Asian Game Podcast returns after a brief post-Asian Cup hiatus, we look back on a busy week of Asian Qualifiers action which produced a plethora of major talking points. We discuss what is going wrong in South Korea, Indonesia's 'naturalisation' push and its wider implications for Asian football, Philippe Troussier's sacking from Vietnam and…
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EXCLUSIVE: One-on-One with Vietnam captain Đỗ Hùng Dũng
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The ASEAN Game host Ryan Walters sits down for an exclusive interview with Vietnam national team captain and Hanoi FC legend Đỗ Hùng Dũng. Together they talk about his career in #VLeague, the joy of Nguyễn Quang Hải's improving form, mental health, and expectations this season. *Interview recorded by VTVcab…
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The ASEAN Game: Central Coast get the better of Odisha
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Central Coast Mariners continue to fly the ASEAN flag, getting the better of India's Odisha 4-0 in the AFC Cup Inter-Zone Semi-Final. Up next is a clash with Kyrgyzstan's Abdysh-Ata for a place in the AFC Cup final. Ryan Walters is once again joined by Australian broadcaster James Dodd and Indian journalist Shibajee Das to look back on Central Coas…
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The ASEAN Game: Central Coast fly the ASEAN flag in AFC Cup
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The gloriously complicated AFC Cup has reached the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-Finals - otherwise known as the quarter-finals - which will see Australia's Central Coast Mariners fly the ASEAN flag as the ASEAN Zone champions, as they take on South Asian Zone champions Odisha FC of India. Ryan Walters is joined by Indian journalist Shibajee Das to take …
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TAG Podcast: Qatar crowned Kings of Asia...again
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The AFC Asian Cup trophy will remain in Doha after Qatar's 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday. In front of more than 86,000 spectators at Lusail Stadium, a hattrick of penalties from Akram Afif secured Qatar a place in history as only the fifth nation to successfully defend their title. Scott McIntyre and Michael Church are in Souq Waqif after the…
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TAG Podcast: A journey to the AFC Asian Cup Final
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It's the showpiece event on the Asian football calendar, and finally the AFC Asian Cup final is upon us. Starting from Souq Waqif on the eve of the game, follow Scott McIntyre's journey to Lusail Stadium, from talking to fans desperate for a ticket, to international stars and media alike. Plus, hear all the action from inside Lusail Stadium as Qata…
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TAG Podcast: Jordan's fairytale run to Asian Cup Final
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Jordan has defied all the odds and pre-tournament predictions to make it through to their first ever AFC Asian Cup Final. Can they now complete the fairytale and go all the way? Scott McIntyre speaks with veteran Jordanian journalist, Mahmoud Al-Fadli, to get his perspective ahead of the biggest match in Jordan's history.…
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TAG Podcast: Trent Sainsbury on Qatar, 'Tintin' Marquez & Socceroos ambitions
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On the eve of the AFC Asian Cup Final, Scott McIntyre sits down with Australian and Al Wakrah defender Trent Sainsbury. Trent speaks about Qatar's performances at this AFC Asian Cup, his impressions on the tournament as a whole, and what it's like playing under 'Tintin' Marquez. He also speaks openly about his own Socceroos ambitions and planning f…
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TAG Podcast: Afif masterclass inspires Qatar
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Qatar are into their second successive AFC Asian Cup final after Akram Afif inspired a thrilling 3-2 victory over Iran in a drama-packed encounter at the Al Thumama Stadium. The win sees Al Annabi set up a showdown with Jordan in Saturday's final at Lusail Stadium. Scott McIntyre and Michael Church are back at Souq Waqif in among the celebrating Qa…
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TAG Podcast: Jordan pull off epic AFC Asian Cup upset
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Jordan has pulled off one of the AFC Asian Cups greatest upsets with a stunning 2-0 win over Korea Republic to secure their place in the final for the very first time. A masterclass from Mousa Al-Taamari and Yazan Al-Naimat secured the win amid wild scenes at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Scott McIntyre and Michael Church are in among the celebrating …
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TAG Podcast: Final four set for semi-final showdown
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After 48 matches of enthralling drama, the AFC Asian Cup 2023 has reached its penultimate stage, with just four nations remaining as they eye off a spot in Saturday's final. Tournament surprise packets Jordan will face heavyweights Korea Republic, while hosts and defending champions Qatar will tackle the might of Iran. Scott McIntyre is joined by M…
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TAG Podcast: Iran make a statement + Ezatolahi & Tomiyasu
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Iran has produced one of their biggest wins in recent memory with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Japan, sealed thanks to a last minute penalty scored by Alireza Jahanbkhsh. They will meet host nation Qatar in the semi-final after they edged past Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties. Scott McIntyre is LIVE from Souq Waqif with Erfan, Sina and Daniel fro…
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TAG Podcast: Korea does it again | Hwang In-beom | Mat Ryan & Jackson Irvine
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Korea Republic has produced another late escape with a dramatic come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Australia thanks to a stoppage time stunner from Son Heung-min. That sets up a semi-final clash with Jordan who earlier in the day ended Tajikistan's fairytale run at this tournament. Scott McIntyre is joined by Australia journalist Joey Lynch from ESP…
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TAG Podcast: Japan cruise into quarters | Jahanbakhsh + Taremi | Kubo
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Japan and Iran are the last two teams through to the quarter finals of the AFC Asian Cup quarter finals after two contrasting performances. Japan cruised past Bahrain 3-1, while Iran was made to fight by Syria, eventually prevailing 5-3 on penalties. Former Syrian international Aatef Jenyat joins us from Souq Waqif to review all the action and talk…
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TAG Podcast: Korea complete stunning comeback + Hwang In-beom
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Korea Republic completed a stunning late comeback against Saudi Arabia to win their Round of 16 clash 4-2 on penalties to advance to a quarter-final showdown with fellow heavyweights, Australia. We're joined by journalist Sudesh Baniya to discuss that game and all its fallout, as well as Uzbekistan's 2-1 victory over Thailand in the other Round of …
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TAG Podcast: Jordan stuns Iraq + discovering Uzbekistan’s national dish
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Jordan produced one of this AFC Asian Cup's greatest shocks with a stunning come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Iraq thanks to two stoppage time goals, setting up a quarter-final against fellow surprise packets, Tajikistan. Scott is in Souq Waqif with the celebrating Jordanian fans, plus we also visit some of the traveling Uzbek media who invite Scot…
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FULL REACTION: Australia's Jordan Bos, Mat Ryan, Mitch Duke + Indonesia's Shayne Patyynama
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Australia secured their place in the quarter final of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a 4-0 win over Indonesia at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. Scott McIntyre was there for The Asian Game and spoke with Australia's captain, Mat Ryan, as well as Jordan Bos and Mitch Duke, plus Indonesia's Shayne Patyynama to get their reaction to the match.…
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TAG Podcast: Tajikistan fairytale continues + Australia advance
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The Tajikistan fairytale continues at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over the UAE saw them advance to the quarter finals at the first time of asking. Australia, meanwhile, secured their passage to the quarter finals with a 4-0 win over Indonesia. Australian commentators Simon Hill and Andy Harper join Scott McI…
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TAG Podcast: Stage set for thrilling knockout rounds
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Just like that the group stages of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 are done and dusted, with more than a few surprises along the way. Once again we are joined by ESPN's Gabe Tan to look back over the group stage action and look ahead to what will be a thrilling knockout rounds. Plus we hear from Korea Republic's Son Heung-min and Jurgen Klinsmann after thei…
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