Japan must keep a clean sheet, says Morita

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Japan must keep a clean sheet, says Morita

Doha: Japan have been leaking goals in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which midfielder Hidemasa Morita admits is a concern going into their quarter-final against Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday.

Japan conceded six goals en route to the quarter-finals and Morita said the four-time champions have been paying attention to this aspect of their game, with Iran sure to punish the East Asian side for errors. 

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Beiranvand: IR Iran will be mentally ready

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Beiranvand: IR Iran will be mentally ready

Doha: Alireza Beiranvand is confident Islamic Republic of Iran will be up for the task when they take on Japan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Three-time champions Iran needed penalties to see off the challenge of a spirited Syria in the Round of 16 while Japan enjoyed a serene passage, easily overcoming Bahrain.

QF - IR Iran v Japan: Facts & Figures

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

QF - IR Iran v Japan: Facts & Figures

Doha: Having won seven AFC Asian Cup™ titles between them, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan will be respectful of each other when they meet in the Qatar 2023 quarter-finals on Saturday.

Iran needed penalties to defeat Syria in the Round of 16 while Japan cruised 3-1 past Bahrain.

QF - Qatar v Uzbekistan: Facts & Figures

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

QF - Qatar v Uzbekistan: Facts & Figures

Doha: Uzbekistan will be backed by a solid track record going into their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ quarter-final against defending champions Qatar on Saturday.

The Central Asian side will be aiming to stop a Qatar side who are determined to retain the title they won in magnificent fashion in UAE 2019. 

Q-finals: Five things to look out for

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Q-finals: Five things to look out for

Doha: Just eight teams remain in contention at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ after the quarter-final line-up was confirmed following the completion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. 

Hosts Qatar continue their quest for back-to-back titles while four-time champions Japan are still in the hunt for a record-extending fifth continental crown and debutants Tajikistan’s dream run keeps on going. 
 
Ahead of the four last-eight ties on Friday and Saturday, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.