Group A: Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

Group A: Tajikistan 0-1 Qatar

Al Khor: Qatar became the first team to book a place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage after a 1-0 win against Tajikistan in a Group A encounter at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

The defending champions’ second win, coupled with China PR and Lebanon playing to a goalless draw earlier in the day, mean Qatar are assured of finishing as the Group A winners. 

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Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Group A: Lebanon 0-0 China PR

Doha: Lebanon and China PR settled for a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A match at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. 

The result took China PR to two points while it was Lebanon’s first with both teams having much to do on Matchday Three if they are to advance to the Round of 16.  

Preview - Group B: India v Uzbekistan

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group B: India v Uzbekistan

Al Rayyan: Srecko Katanec wants his Uzbekistan side to not hold back when they play India in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.

Uzbekistan are third in the standings following their 0-0 draw against Syria, two points adrift of group leaders Australia who defeated India 2-0 on Matchday One.

Preview - Group B: Syria v Australia

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group B: Syria v Australia

Doha: Syria head coach Hector Cuper has denied he will take a defensive approach into his team’s Group B clash with Australia on Thursday as the west Asians look to pick up their first win of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

The Argentinian’s team were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan in their opening game on Saturday having failed to register a single shot on target at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium against Cuper’s former employers.
 
But while the meeting with Graham Arnold’s side represents another demanding test for the Qasioun Eagles, Cuper stressed he will not be setting up his team to look for another point.

Preview - Group C: Palestine v UAE

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group C: Palestine v UAE

Doha: Palestine’s physical and direct approach will pose a challenge to the United Arab Emirates when the two teams face off in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 Group C on Thursday, according to UAE head coach Paulo Bento.

The Portuguese coach, who had previously led Korea Republic to the quarter-finals in the 2019 edition, started his continental adventure with the Whites with a 3-1 win over Hong Kong, China, and adding three more points could be all that is needed to secure a place in the next stage.
 
In the absence of all-time top scorer Ali Mabkhout who was left on the bench on Sunday, youngsters Sultan Adil and Zayed Sultan as well as Yahya Al Ghassani assumed scoring duties, while Hong Kong’s Philip Chan got the 1,000th AFC Asian Cup goal early in the second half.

Mancini credits substitutes for Saudi win, Ivankovic hails Oman fighting spirit

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Mancini credits substitutes for Saudi win, Ivankovic hails Oman fighting spirit

Doha: Head coach Roberto Mancini credited his substitute players with Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 come from behind win over Oman in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F match on Tuesday.

Oman had taken the lead inside the opening quarter of an hour thanks to a Salah Al Yahyaei penalty, and remained in front until the final 15 minutes when winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb came off the bench to score the equaliser then deliver the cross from the corner which resulted in Ali Al Bulayhi’s winner deep in added time.

Potent Thailand delight Ishii

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Potent Thailand delight Ishii

Doha: Masatada Ishii praised his attack-minded players after Thailand registered an impressive 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F match on Tuesday.

The win means Thailand are the early leaders, ahead of Saudi Arabia who defeated Oman 2-1, with Tuesday’s win at the Abdullah Khalifa Stadium the first time the Southeast Asian side have won their opening AFC Asian Cup™ match in eight attempts.