Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: The 2018 Asian Games Round of 16 promises thrilling action as the remaining teams continue their journey towards what they hope will end in glory.
After a group stage which saw its fair share of upsets, join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the last-16 lineup.
PALESTINE VS SYRIA
This will be a meeting between teams who finished second in their respective groups, with Palestine being pipped to top spot in Group A by hosts Indonesia. Syria, meanwhile, finished second in Group C behind an impressive China PR.
Palestine advanced to the knockout stage undefeated, winning two and drawing two of their four matches while Syria were beaten 3-0 by China PR between wins over the United Arab Emirates and Timor-Leste.
Nothing much separates the two sides but Palestine having played one extra match in the group stage may make a difference.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: The stage is set for the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men's football Round of 16 following the conclusion of the group stage on Monday.
There will be some blockbuster matches but Thailand, who finished fourth in the 2014 Asian Games, failed to make the knockout stage.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: Son Heung-min’s 63rd minute goal proved to be enough as Korea Republic beat Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 to secure their spot in the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football knockout stage, while Bahrain came from a goal down to beat Malaysia 3-2 to finish third in the Group E on Monday.
Despite the defeat, Malaysia topped the group, finishing on six points with Korea Republic sealing second place followed by Bahrain at third with four points and Kyrgyz Republic bottom with one point.
GROUP E: KOREA REPUBLIC 1-0 KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, MALAYSIA 2-3 BAHRAIN
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: Indonesia scored two late goals to snatch a 3-1 victory over Hong Kong to finish top of Group A at the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football on Monday.
Indonesia’s win pushed Palestine, who were not in action, into second place while Hong Kong finished third.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: DPR Korea and Myanmar stunned Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran respectively as Group F of the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football saw an exciting climax on Monday.
The results meant all four teams finished on four points with goal difference deciding the teams positions - IR Iran clinching top spot, DPR Korea second, Saudi Arabia third and Myanmar fourth.
IR Iran and DPR Korea advanced automatically to the knockout stage while Saudi Arabia are also likely to advance with unlucky Myanmar eliminated.
GROUP F: IR IRAN 0-2 MYANMAR, DPR KOREA 3-0 SAUDI ARABIA
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: Jamal Bhuyan was Bangladesh's hero as his goal three minutes into added time gave the South Asians a 1-0 win over Qatar and a place in the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men's football knockout stage on Sunday.
The result meant Thailand, who finished fourth in 2014, could be eliminated after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Group B winners Uzbekistan while Vietnam defeated Japan 1-0 to confirm top spot in Group C.
GROUP B: THAILAND 0-1 UZBEKISTAN, BANGLADESH 1-0 QATAR
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: Malaysia scored a sensational 2-1 win over Korea Republic in Group E of the 2018 Asian Games Indonesia men’s football to seal a spot in the Knockout Stage on Friday.
Also through to the Round of 16 were Palestine, who confirmed their place despite a 1-1 draw with Hong Kong in Group A while Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia are just a point away after scoring wins in Group F.
GROUP A: LAOS 0-3 INDONESIA, HONG KONG 1-1 PALESTINE
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Palembang: After some breathtaking action, the men's football tournament at the 2018 Asian Games takes a break on Saturday for the opening ceremony.
Palestine, Uzbekistan, China PR, Vietnam, Japan and Malaysia have already confirmed their places in the Round of 16 with some spectacular performances, but there is still much to play for before the knockout stage cast is finalised.
With the top two teams from each of the six groups, as well as the four best-performing third-placed sides, advancing to the next phase, the-AFC.com takes a look at the possible permutations.