Katanec: We deserve this victory

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Katanec: We deserve this victory

Amman: Iraq head coach Srečko Katanec said that his side deserved their 2-1 win against Islamic Republic of Iran in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Substitute Ali Abbas’ added-time strike secured the victory for Iraq who took the lead through Mohanad Ali after just 11 minutes before Iran drew level in the 25th minute through Ahmed Nourollahi.

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Matchday 5: Results & Reports 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday 5: Results & Reports 

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the Asian Qualifiers lived up to expectations with upsets, battling performances and expected victories across the Continent. 

China PR and Islamic Republic of Iran suffered defeats, as did the United Arab Emirates while Korea Republic were held to a goalless draw by a battling Lebanon in Beirut.

Australia and Japan stayed perfect as they both recorded their fourth consecutive wins while Saudi Arabia showed great determination, twice coming from behind to defeat Uzbekistan.

Stay with the-AFC.com as we bring you the latest on the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, with Matchday Six coming up on Tuesday.

MD5 - Group C: Iraq 2-1 IR Iran

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group C: Iraq 2-1 IR Iran

Amman: Substitute Ali Abbas’ added-time strike secured a famous 2-1 victory for Iraq against Islamic Republic of Iran at Amman International Stadium on Matchday Five of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Thursday.

Going into the match, the two sides were separated by a single point at the summit of Group C, with Iraq leading the standings with seven points.

But Bahrain’s goalless draw in Hong Kong meant whichever side that won the tie would earn the top spot by the end of matchday.

MD5 - Group C: Hong Kong 0-0 Bahrain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

MD5 - Group C: Hong Kong 0-0 Bahrain

Hong Kong: Hong Kong earned a share of the spoils against Bahrain on Thursday as a disciplined defensive display saw Mixu Paatelainen’s side frustrate the West Asians to secure a 0-0 draw in their Asian Qualifiers Group C tie at Hong Kong Stadium.

The point earned is only the second picked up by Hong Kong in Group C after an earlier draw with Cambodia and comes against a Bahrain side that went into the game level on seven points with Iraq at the top of the standings.

Search on for Lippi's successor as China PR head coach

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Search on for Lippi's successor as China PR head coach

Kuala Lumpur: The Chinese Football Association (CFA) will begin the search for a new head coach after accepting the resignation of Marcello Lippi following his side’s 2-1 loss against Syria in the Asian Qualifiers on Thursday.

Lippi announced his intention to stand down from the role during the post-match press conference after Zhang Linpeng’s 76th minute own goal handed Syria a fourth win in a row to leave China PR’s hopes of advancing to the next round in jeopardy.

Taggart overjoyed as Australia stay perfect

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Taggart overjoyed as Australia stay perfect

Amman: Goal-scoring hero Adam Taggart said Australia executed their game plan to perfection in their 1-0 Asian Qualifiers win over Jordan on Thursday.

Taggart scored after just 12 minutes in Amman, getting on the end of Jackson Irvine’s incisive pass before lifting the ball over the keeper with a classy finish.

Son, Hwang apologise for Lebanon stalemate

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Son, Hwang apologise for Lebanon stalemate

Beirut: Captain Son Heung-min and forward Hwang Ui-jo have apologised for not putting their chances away after Korea Republic were held to a 0-0 draw by Lebanon in their Asian Qualifiers Group H match on Thursday.

It was the East Asians second draw, having been held 0-0 by DPR Korea in Pyongyang last month, but Son and Hwang admitted that the Taeguk Warriors should have taken full points against Lebanon.