AFC welcomes Pepperstone as AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Official Regional Partner

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

AFC welcomes Pepperstone as AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Official Regional Partner

Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today announced Pepperstone, a globally recognised Forex (FX) and Contracts for Difference (CFD) broker, as its Official Regional Partner for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ in China PR, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “The AFC is pleased to welcome Pepperstone as a regional partner of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. This partnership underscores the ever-growing prestige of the Continent’s most prestigious men’s tournament, and we thank Pepperstone for their belief in Asian football.”

Fayzullaev sets focus on showdown with Socceroos

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Fayzullaev sets focus on showdown with Socceroos

Al Rayyan: Abbosbek Fayzullaev wants Uzbekistan to forget about Thursday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ win over India and shift their focus to their final Group B match against Australia.

After a sluggish 0-0 stalemate against Syria in their opening match, Uzbekistan flexed their muscles to bounce back in style at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium with youngster Fayzullaev playing a starring role in the 3-0 win.
 
A win for the White Wolves against Australia, who defeated Syria 1-0 to confirm their place in the knockout rounds, will see Uzbekistan finishing top of the group. 

Arnold applauds Australia's solid defence

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Arnold applauds Australia's solid defence

Doha: Graham Arnold praised his defence as Australia booked their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with a 1-0 win over Syria at Jassim Al Hamad Stadium on Thursday, with Jackson Irvine’s goal guaranteeing the Socceroos’ progress from Group B.

Irvine struck in the 59th minute from close range as the Australians moved onto six points from their first two games having already defeated India in their tournament opener, and those results guarantee they advance ahead of their final group game against Uzbekistan.

Group C: Palestine 1-1 UAE

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Group C: Palestine 1-1 UAE

Al Wakrah: Ten-man United Arab Emirates held on to earn a 1-1 draw against Palestine in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ at Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday.

Having been reduced to 10 men after 37 minutes, the UAE sat deep and defended resiliently and goalkeeper Khaled Eisa delivered a Man of the Match performance against an avalanche of Palestinian attacks, with the Whites taking their tally to four points, while Palestine got their first point of the campaign.

Group B: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Group B: India 0-3 Uzbekistan

Al Rayyan: Uzbekistan boosted their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage hopes after a 3-0 win over India in Group B on Thursday.

First half goals from Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Igor Sergeyev and Sherzod Nasrullayev secured Uzbekistan the win at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium which took them to four points, two behind Australia.
 
Uzbekistan’s victory means Australia - who defeated Syria 1-0 earlier on Thursday - are assured of a knockout stage spot while India’s hopes now depend on winning their final group tie against the Syrians after two consecutive defeats. 

Group B: Syria 0-1 Australia

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Group B: Syria 0-1 Australia

Doha: Jackson Irvine scored the only goal as Australia ground out a 1-0 victory over Syria at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Group B on Thursday to confirm their place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Irvine’s 59th minute goal, his second of the tournament, saw Graham Arnold’s side back up their opening win over India with another three points to sit on top of the standings with one round remaining with their Round of 16 spot confirmed after Uzbekistan defeated India 3-0 in the group's second match on Thursday.
 
The top two teams in each group advance with the four third-placed sides with the best records also progressing.

Preview - Group C: Hong Kong, China v IR Iran

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group C: Hong Kong, China v IR Iran

Doha: Head coach Amir Ghalenoei is expecting more of his Islamic Republic of Iran players when they take on Hong Kong, China in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday.

Team Melli started their journey in style, putting four goals past Palestine from four different scorers as all of Karim Ansarifard, Shojae Khalilzadeh, Mehdi Ghayedi and Sardar Azmoun contributed to the 4-1 victory on Sunday, but Ghalenoei insists his team still has more.