Round of 16 cast finalised

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Round of 16 cast finalised

Doha: Indonesia were the final team to check into the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Round of 16 following the conclusion of the group stage on Thursday.

The Southeast Asian side's place was confirmed following the Group F tie between Kyrgyz Republic and Oman ending in a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with Indonesia advancing as one of the four best third-placed teams.
 
It will be Indonesia's first appearance in the knockout stage, with Palestine, Syria and Tajikistan to also feature for the inaugural time.

Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand share points

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Group F: Saudi Arabia, Thailand share points

Al Rayyan: Al Rayyan: Saudi Arabia and Thailand shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw in their final match of Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ at Education City Stadium on Thursday.

The result, coupled with Oman’s 1-1 draw against Kyrgyz Republic in the other Group F match, meant the Green Falcons confirmed the top spot in the group and Thailand finished second, while Oman’s two points were not enough for them to advance as one of the best-ranked third-placed teams.

Group F: Stalemate eliminates Kyrgyz Republic, Oman

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Group F: Stalemate eliminates Kyrgyz Republic, Oman

Doha: Kyrgyz Republic and Oman made their respective exits from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ after playing to a 1-1 draw in their final Group F tie at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Thursday.

A late goal from Kyrgyz Republic’s Joel Kojo cancelled out Muhsen Al Ghassani's opener with Indonesia the biggest winners as the Southeast Asian side advanced to the Round of 16 as one of the best four third-placed finishers. 

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. 

Group E: Bahrain edge Jordan to finish top

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Group E: Bahrain edge Jordan to finish top

Doha: Abdulla Yusuf hit the only goal of the game as Bahrain handed Jordan a 1-0 defeat at the Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday to take Juan Antonio Pizzi’s side into the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as winners of Group E.

Yusuf struck 11 minutes before halftime to earn the Bahrainis their second win in three games and, with six points, they topped the standings ahead of Korea Republic and the Jordanians, who have also qualified.

The result means Bahrain will face four-time champions Japan in the next round while Jordan have progressed as one of the best-third placed teams and will find out their opponents later on Thursday.

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.

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. 

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.