Al Rayyan: Indonesia have to focus on long-term development as well as results, according to head coach Shin Tae-yong, whose side are preparing to take on Iraq in Group D of the AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 on Monday.
Iraq’s Rashid wary of Indonesia, Mangkualam ready for the challenge
Doha: Iraq midfielder Osama Rashid warned his side against the threat of Indonesia’s attack ahead of the two teams’ AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Monday.
Tiredness not a factor for Korea Republic’s Hwang; Al Aswad counting on Bahraini teamwork
Doha: Hwang Hee Chan has no intention of using fatigue as an excuse when Korea Republic embark on their journey to win their first AFC Asian Cup™ title since 1960 when they take on Bahrain in Group E on Monday.
Malaysia’s Davies has high expectations; Haddad wants Jordan to remain grounded
Al Wakrah: Mathew Davies expects Malaysia to produce a strong performance when they take on Jordan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group E tie at the Al Janoub Stadium on Monday.
Lusail: Qatar’s defence of their AFC Asian Cup™ title may have gotten off to a strong start but captain Hassan Al Haydos doesn’t want his team to take things for granted.
Doha: Maher Sabra felt Lebanon’s 3-0 defeat to Qatar in Friday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ opening match did not do justice to the valiant performance the Cedars produced at the Lusail Stadium.
Absent Dzhalilov the happiest man on earth, says Tajikistan’s Segrt after China PR draw
Doha: Tajikistan head coach Petar Segrt believes striker Manuchekhr Dzhalilov will have been the happiest man on earth despite not taking part in the nation collecting their first-ever AFC Asian Cup™ point in a 0-0 draw with China PR on Saturday.
Cuper pleased with Syria’s resilience; Katanec rues missed chances
Al Rayyan: Syria head coach Hector Cuper was pleased with his charges despite their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie against Uzbekistan ending in a goalless draw on Saturday.