CHENGDU: Injury-hit Saudi Arabia kick off their quest for a fourth Asian Cup crown here today against Turkmenistan while the battling footballers from war-torn Iraq open their campaign against Uzbekistan.
The Saudis beat Turkmenistan 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier last month, but will face the Central Asian side this time with five key players out injured, including midfielder Mohammed Noor and goalkeeper Mohammed Al Daeyea.
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