Group E: Malaysia fight back to hold Korea Republic

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Group E: Malaysia fight back to hold Korea Republic

Al Wakrah: Malaysia scored deep into added time to hold Korea Republic 3-3 in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group E clash at the Al Janoub Stadium on Thursday.

The result meant Korea Republic finished second behind Bahrain, who edged Jordan 1-0 in the other match.
 
For Malaysia, the result meant ending their campaign on a high note after having suffered defeats to Jordan and Bahrain. 

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Moriyasu pleased with Japan's improved performance

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Moriyasu pleased with Japan's improved performance

Doha: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu commended his players for an improved performance in the 3-1 win over Indonesia in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday as the Samurai Blue bounced back from their loss to Iraq to confirm their place in the last 16.

Ayase Ueda’s double, including a sixth minute penalty, sent the former champions on their way to victory before Justin Hubner’s own goal ensured Sandy Walsh’s injury time strike was nothing more than a consolation as Japan claimed second spot in the standings.

Casas: Iraq will take it one match at a time

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Casas: Iraq will take it one match at a time

Doha: Jesus Casas was delighted with Iraq’s come from behind 3-2 win over Vietnam in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D tie on Wednesday as the 2007 champions completed the group stage with a perfect nine points. 

The victory, secured by an Aymen Hussein spot-kick deep into stoppage time, meant it was the first time Iraq had completed the group stage with a perfect record and what made the win more remarkable was the performance of the second liners, with Casas opting to rest players as the West Asian side had already booked their knockout stage spot with a match to spare. 

Social Wrap: Milestone moments as #AsianCup2023 intensifies

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Social Wrap: Milestone moments as #AsianCup2023 intensifies

Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ is now into the final matchday of the group stage as several teams are still chasing a Round of 16 spot.

A spectacular edition of the continental showpiece continues to deliver special moments, late goals and unexpected twists much to the delight of followers of Asian football.
 
Historic celebrations, fun inside the camp and a duo celebrating their 100th international caps all feature as the-AFC.com takes a look at the social media channels of those involved.

AFC Technical Study Group at Qatar 2023

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

AFC Technical Study Group at Qatar 2023

Doha: As the thrilling action unfolds at the world-class venues across the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, a team of experts have been following every move of the 24 participating teams from their perch in the stands.

Together, they form the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) Technical Study Group (TSG) - an experienced group of technical analysts who will run the rule over all 51 matches of the 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel.