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Bento: UAE’s preparations secured triumph against Qatar

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Bento: UAE’s preparations secured triumph against Qatar

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates head coach Paulo Bento attributed Tuesday’s 5-0 win against Qatar in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie to thorough preparation.

Fabio Lima scored four times, including a first-half hat-trick, as UAE took possession of third place and kept Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in sight. 

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Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: United Arab Emirates v Qatar

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates and Qatar are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.

Both revived their respective campaigns with wins on Thursday and will seek another three points to stay within sight of Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan in the race to seal the two automatic qualifying slots.

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We made it difficult for ourselves, says Qatar’s Ali

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

We made it difficult for ourselves, says Qatar’s Ali

Doha: Almoez Ali admitted Qatar made it tough for themselves after needing a last gasp goal to seal a dramatic 3-2 win over Uzbekistan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

Ali had given two-time AFC Asian Cup™ winners Qatar a 2-0 lead going into the break but their hard work was undone by Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s brace, which left the West Asians facing the possibility of an early end to their hopes of automatic qualification.  

Lucas Mendes, however, stepped up to net the winner in the 12th minute of time added on as Qatar moved to seven points, three behind second-placed Uzbekistan. 

Group A: Qatar 3-2 Uzbekistan

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Group A: Qatar 3-2 Uzbekistan

Doha: Lucas Mendes scored deep into injury time as Qatar secured a last-gasp 3-2 win over Uzbekistan in Doha on Thursday to revitalise their challenge in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 for a place at the FIFA World Cup Finals.

Mendes struck with 12 added minutes on the clock after Abbosbek Fayzullaev looked to have earned the visitors a point with a pair of headers that had cancelled out Almoez Ali’s first half brace for Tintin Marquez’s side.

The result moves Qatar up to seven points from five matches and to within three of Uzbekistan, who remain in second place in the group but are now three behind the Islamic Republic of Iran following their 3-2 win over DPR Korea earlier in the day.

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Preview - Group A: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Doha: Qatar know that defeat to Uzbekistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Thursday will be catastrophic to their hopes of securing automatic qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions are on four points, six behind Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan, with the qualifying campaign reaching the halfway stage.

Groups finalised for China 2025

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Groups finalised for China 2025

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 is primed for thrilling action following the conclusion of the official draw at Grand Skylight International Guanlan in Shenzhen, China PR on Thursday.

The 16 teams were drawn into four groups with not just continental glory at stake but also four tickets to the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025 in Chile.

Ali eyes resurgence as Al Rayyan end barren run

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Ali eyes resurgence as Al Rayyan end barren run

Tashkent: Al Rayyan SC finally secured their first AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 victory following a 1-0 win over Pakhtakor on Tuesday with head coach Younes Ali highlighting his side’s resilience for the triumph.

Having weathered heavy pressure in the first half, Ali oversaw a reversal in the second half with Hazem Shehata bagging the winner in the 51st minute to end Al Rayyan’s three-match losing run and revive their progression chances as the Qatari side moved into the knockout stage spots with four matches to go.

MD4: Pakhtakor (UZB) 0-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

MD4: Pakhtakor (UZB) 0-1 Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tashkent: Qatar’s Al Rayyan claimed their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday when Hazem Shehata’s fortunate strike from distance was the only goal of the game at the JAR Stadium in Tashkent to earn Younes Ali’s side a 1-0 win over Pakhtakor.

The victory, which came after the defender beat Vladimir Nazarov with a miss-hit punt forward in the 51st minute, earns Al Rayyan their first points of the campaign and moves the Qatar Stars League side off the bottom of the standings in the league phase.

Pakhtakor, meanwhile, remain on two points after four games and are still waiting for their first win in the competition as the club from Tashkent slipped out of the top eight places in the table that guarantee progress to March’s knockout rounds.