Group D: Ueda steers Japan into Round of 16

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Group D: Ueda steers Japan into Round of 16

Doha: Ayase Ueda scored a goal in each half as Japan eased to a 3-1 win over Indonesia at Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday as the four-times champions confirmed their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as runners-up in Group D.

Ueda’s sixth minute penalty put Hajime Moriyasu’s side in early control and the Feyenoord striker doubled his team’s lead seven minutes into the second half to ensure the Samurai Blue bounced back from their 2-1 loss against Iraq on Matchday Two.
 
Indonesia’s Justin Hubner put the ball in his own net three minutes from time before Sandy Walsh struck at the other end a minute into injury time when he slotted a consolation past Zion Suzuki.
 
The result means Japan finish behind Iraq while Indonesia take third place and will have to wait for the conclusion of the group phase on Thursday to determine if they will advance to the last 16.

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Group D: Hussein double keeps Iraq perfect

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Group D: Hussein double keeps Iraq perfect

Doha: Aymen Hussein came off the bench to score twice as Iraq defeated Vietnam 3-2 in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.

The win meant Iraq topped the group with nine points with Vietnam bidding farewell to the tournament after three consecutive defeats. Japan took second place after a 3-1 win over Indonesia. 

Preview - Group F: Saudi Arabia v Thailand

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group F: Saudi Arabia v Thailand

Al Rayyan: Head coach Roberto Mancini singled out right-back Saud Abdulhamid for praise ahead of Saudi Arabia’s final match of Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ against Thailand at Education City Stadium on Thursday.

The 24-year-old is one of three outfield players who have played all 180 minutes for the Green Falcons so far and his contributions in both the defensive and attacking phases of play are evident by the fact he leads his teammates in crosses with 15 and in duels won with 17.
 
Mancini’s men have already qualified to the Round of 16 and need a point to secure the top spot in their group, but the Italian tactician is eager to make it three wins from three for the first time in Saudi Arabia’s AFC Asian Cup history.

Preview - Group F: Kyrgyz Republic v Oman

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group F: Kyrgyz Republic v Oman

Doha: Branko Ivankovic is hopeful that an Oman win over Kyrgyz Republic in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday will be enough to take the West Asian side through to the Round of 16.

Oman scaled new heights in UAE 2019 when they reached the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time and head coach Ivankovic is not ready for the achievement to come to an abrupt end.
 
One point from their first two matches puts Oman in a precarious position but a win against Kyrgyz Republic could well see them advance to the Round of 16 as one of the best four third-place finishers.

Preview - Group E: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group E: Korea Republic v Malaysia

Al Wakrah: Jurgen Klinsmann has warned his Korea Republic side that there can be no complacency when they take on Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ at Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday.

The Koreans salvaged a last gasp point against Jordan in their second game and it is a lesson that Klinsmann hopes his team have learned from with the two-time winners on four points and needing a win against Malaysia to confirm a top-two finish.

Preview - Group E: Jordan v Bahrain

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group E: Jordan v Bahrain

Al Rayyan: Hussein Ammouta has warned Jordan not to take Bahrain lightly when they meet in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday. 

Jordan lead the standings ahead of Korea Republic on goal difference with Bahrain a point adrift, with top spot at stake in the decisive round of matches.

Kyrgyz Republic's Sagynbaev, Oman's Al Rushaidi ready for showdown

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Kyrgyz Republic's Sagynbaev, Oman's Al Rushaidi ready for showdown

Doha: Bekzhan Sagynbaev is confident Kyrgyz Republic will defeat Oman when they meet in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F fixture at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Thursday.

Having featured in the 2019 edition of the AFC Asian Cup, Sagynbaev believes he can offer valuable advice to his teammates, many of whom are making their first appearance in the Continental showpiece.