Japan has emerged victorious in the Asian Cup, beating a plucky Australia side to conclude an exuberated tournament in Qatar.

The final – having ended 0-0 in normal time – was settled by a single left-foot volley from Tadanari Lee deep into extra-time.

While Australia made history in reaching its first final, an improving Japanese side was expected to win from the outset.

The result continues a remarkable run of success in the tournament for the team, with the nation having also taken the top prize 1992, 2000 and 2004.

Played in front of a capacity crowd in the majestic Khalifa Stadium, the event also created a tremendous buzz in the country ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

A total of 32 games were played in the most manicured of surroundings, with capacity crowds treated to high-quality football, spectacular goals and surprise results.

Speaking prior to kick-off Mohamed bin Hammam, president of the Asian Football Confederation, said: “If you ask me what is the impact of organising the World Cup in this region, that is very huge.

“The region will benefit from tourists. Economically, a lot of infrastructure is to be built. A lot of people are going to come to work for construction of this infrastructure.”

Speaking on Qatar’s ability to host such a huge event, Bin Hammam added: “I see a huge impact, including in the way that the game of football will be promoted - in a very huge way.”

City.Mobi

Also in the Middle East today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Doha. 

City.Mobi offers the most comprehensive mobile travel guides available, with over 800 cities in 200 countries listed. Each is developed by the City.Mobi team to combine into a single global travel directory.

However, each city retains its own mobile identity via a dedicated domain. Already on offer are Brussels.Mobi, Paris.Mobi, Sanfrancisco.Mobi and Sydney.Mobi.

Doha.Mobi is the latest in this illustrious line up, offering click to call functionality – which means no scribbling down telephone numbers.

Most entries are also linked to websites where users can quickly access more detailed information if needed.

Other key features include information on accommodation, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, and transport.

City.Mobi guides include user reviews and traveller utilities such as a translation guide, currency converter, news and local weather guide.