Ezzatolahi tells IR Iran to stay focused

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Ezzatolahi tells IR Iran to stay focused

Doha: Saeid Ezzatolahi believes concentration will be key when Islamic Republic of Iran face defending champions Qatar in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-final at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday.

Iran go into the tie having won their last six matches against Qatar, including a 1-0 victory in the group stage of the 2015 edition of the continental showpiece.  

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SF: IR Iran v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

SF: IR Iran v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran will be determined to continue their journey towards a long awaited fourth AFC Asian Cup™ title when they face Qatar in the semi-finals of the 2023 edition on Wednesday.

Qatar, however, will be equally up for the task as they look to defend the title they won in resounding fashion in UAE 2019.

SF - IR Iran v Qatar: How they got there

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

SF - IR Iran v Qatar: How they got there

Doha: Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar will square off in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.

The last four tie it set to be a sizzling affair with Iran seeking to win the coveted title for the fourth time while Qatar will be defending their crown.

Jahanbakhsh: IR Iran determined to deliver

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Jahanbakhsh: IR Iran determined to deliver

Doha: The Islamic Republic of Iran will be appearing in the AFC Asian Cup™ semi-finals for the second tournament in a row after Saturday’s sensational 2-1 victory over Japan. 

Alireza Jahanbakhsh tells the-AFC.com how defeat at the same stage in 2019 will motivate his team against Qatar.

Semi-finals: 5 things to look out for

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Semi-finals: 5 things to look out for

Doha: Just four teams remain in the hunt to be crowned champions of the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup™ with the semi-finals to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Up first, two-time winners Korea Republic, who are seeking their first continental title since 1960, take on last-four debutants Jordan before hosts and defending champions Qatar face an Islamic Republic of Iran side aiming to win a fourth title and first since 1976. 
 
Ahead of the two crunch match-ups, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.