Group F - Saudi Arabia v Thailand: Facts & Figures

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Group F - Saudi Arabia v Thailand: Facts & Figures

Doha: It will be a battle for top spot when Saudi Arabia and Thailand face off in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

Already qualified Saudi Arabia lead the standings with six points with Thailand two adrift. 

Group F - Kyrgyz Republic v Oman: Facts & Figures

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Group F - Kyrgyz Republic v Oman: Facts & Figures

Doha: Oman have to defeat Kyrgyz Republic if they are to stand a chance of advancing to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ knockout stage.

The West Asian side only have a point from two matches while Kyrgyz Republic may still qualify with a win despite having suffered two defeats. 

Group E - Korea Republic v Malaysia: Facts & Figures

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Group E - Korea Republic v Malaysia: Facts & Figures

Doha: Korea Republic can't afford to hold back when they play Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

The last gasp 2-2 draw with Jordan on Matchday Two means the two-time champions need a result to confirm their Round of 16 spot while Malaysia will be playing for pride after two defeats meant early elimination. 

Group E - Jordan v Bahrain: Facts & Figures

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Group E - Jordan v Bahrain: Facts & Figures

Doha: Jordan and Bahrain are set for a thriller when they face off in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

A point will confirm Jordan's Round of 16 spot while Bahrain need a win to be absolutely sure of advancing. 

Daboub proud of Palestine’s history makers

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Daboub proud of Palestine’s history makers

Doha: Makram Daboub praised his Palestine players for producing a spectacular performance to book their maiden AFC Asian Cup™ knockout stage berth after defeating Hong Kong, China 3-0 at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday.

The emphatic win confirmed Palestine as one of the best four third-placed teams through, with Daboub’s side edged to the Group C runners-up spot by United Arab Emirates’ superior goal difference.
 
Both sides finished on four points, with Islamic Republic of Iran topping the table with three wins. 

Cuper: A dream come true for Syria

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Cuper: A dream come true for Syria

Al Khor: Hector Cuper described Syria’s historic 1-0 victory over India in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie on Tuesday as "a dream come true".

The win confirmed Syria’s place in the Round of 16, marking the first-ever entry for the Qasioun Eagles into the knockout stage of the continental showpiece.

Sergeev injury tempers Uzbekistan's joy

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Sergeev injury tempers Uzbekistan's joy

Al Wakrah: Uzbekistan head coach Srecko Katanec will continue to look for solutions to his mounting concerns in attack after Igor Sergeev limped off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday as the Central Asians confirmed their spot in the next round of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Sergeev was introduced as a second half substitute at Al Janoub Stadium but lasted only 21 minutes before being replaced as a result of a calf injury and his potential loss could impact on the hopes of an Uzbekistan squad already missing key forward Eldor Shomurodov.