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.

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India’s Amrinder issues rallying cry; Shukurov confident of Uzbekistan victory

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

India’s Amrinder issues rallying cry; Shukurov confident of Uzbekistan victory

Al Rayyan: Amrinder Singh wants India to produce their best when they face Uzbekistan in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Thursday.

The South Asian side need to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat to Australia on Matchday One but are set for another test as Otabek Shukurov believes Uzbekistan are mentally prepared to secure the three points.

Group B - India v Uzbekistan: Facts & Figures

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Group B - India v Uzbekistan: Facts & Figures

Doha: India and Uzbekistan will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

India suffered a 2-0 defeat to Australia on Matchday One while Uzbekistan settled for a point against Syria. 

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.

Group B - Syria v Australia: Facts & Figures

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Group B - Syria v Australia: Facts & Figures

Doha: Australia will target a second successive win when they face Syria in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday. 

The 2015 champions opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over India while Syria will need the three points after settling for a 0-0 draw with Uzbekistan.

Australia's Behich has eyes on title; Syria's Ousou unfazed by pressure

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Australia's Behich has eyes on title; Syria's Ousou unfazed by pressure

Doha: Veteran Australian defender Aziz Behich has set his sights on repeating the Socceroos’ 2015 heroics and claim the continental title for his country for a second time as Graham Arnold’s side gear up for their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B meeting with Syria on Thursday.

Behich played twice for Ange Postecoglou’s side when the Australians won the title on home soil nine years ago and the 33-year-old hopes starting the current campaign with a win over India on Saturday will serve as a positive omen for further success.

Palestine’s Battat relishing UAE clash, Salmin urges focus

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Palestine’s Battat relishing UAE clash, Salmin urges focus

Doha: Palestine captain Musab Battat believes his side has what it takes to compete with the United Arab Emirates in what he has billed as a “must-win” clash in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

On their third consecutive AFC Asian Cup appearance, Palestine fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Islamic Republic of Iran at the start of their campaign, but Battat insists the challenge at Al Janoub Stadium will be a more realistic one.

Group C - Palestine v UAE: Facts & Figures

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Group C - Palestine v UAE: Facts & Figures

Doha: Palestine will have to be at their best when they meet United Arab Emirates in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

A 4-1 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran  in their opener means Palestine can't afford to slip up against a UAE side who impressed in their 3-1 win over Hong Kong, China.