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West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Doha: Al Sadd SC need just a point from their remaining two matches to clinch the Qatar Stars League 2023/24 title.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr defeated Al Fayha to keep their slim hopes of lifting the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title alive while there were also matches played in Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review how the action unfolded with several leagues set to reach their climax in the coming weeks.

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Vidmar optimistic despite Australia's early exit

Doha: Tony Vidmar does not believe Australia’s early exit from the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ and failure to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games will have a negative impact on the country’s long-term prospects at senior level.

The Olyroos were eliminated on Sunday as Vidmar’s side were unable to score for the third game in a row, a 0-0 draw with Qatar at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium confirming Australia’s exit with a third place finish in Group A behind the hosts and Indonesia.

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Group A: Qatar stalemate dashes Australia's hopes

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Group A: Qatar stalemate dashes Australia's hopes

Doha: Australia exited the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Sunday with Tony Vidmar’s side failing once again to find the back of the net as the Olyroos shared a 0-0 draw with group winners Qatar to limp out of the tournament and miss out on a place at the Olympic Games.

The Australians had arrived in Doha targeting a second consecutive Olympic qualification after appearing in Tokyo three years ago, but one point from their opening Group A games against Jordan and Indonesia left their hopes hanging by the finest of threads.
 
Needing to win and hope Jordan defeated Indonesia, the result at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium was academic with Indonesia’s 4-1 win ensuring Vidmar’s team could not progress even if a first victory of the competition had been secured.

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Preview - Group A: Qatar v Australia

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Qatar v Australia

Doha: Tony Vidmar is confident his Australia squad can still perform to their potential as the Olyroos go into their Group A meeting at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with hosts Qatar knowing even victory might not be enough to keep their title hopes alive.

A 1-0 loss to Indonesia on Thursday left the Australians with one point from two games and, with his team yet to score, Vidmar’s side are bottom of the standings going into the final round of group matches.

That means Australia need to pick up all three points against Qatar while hoping Shin Tae-yong’s Indonesia side lose to third-placed Jordan in their meeting on Sunday to have a realistic chance of advancing to the quarter-finals.

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Doha: Qatar head coach Ilídio Vale hailed a “deserved” result for his team on Thursday after their 2-1 victory against Jordan saw them become the first team to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage.

Mohamed Manai came off the bench to thunder in a header from a free-kick delivery by fellow substitute Jassem Alsharshani in the 13th minute of added time, which sealed a second win in as many Group A matches for the hosts and their third quarter-final appearance.

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Group A: Jordan 1-2 Qatar

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group A: Jordan 1-2 Qatar

Doha: Qatar sealed their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Jordan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

Both teams looked set to share the spoils in their second Group B encounter until Mohamed Manai headed in a free-kick in the 13th minute of added time, with VAR confirming the goal after a review to see Qatar become the first side to qualify from the group stage.

Preview - Group A: Jordan v Qatar

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group A: Jordan v Qatar

Doha: Qatar will once again go all out to secure three points on Thursday when they face Jordan in their second Group A encounter at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, according to head coach Ilídio Vale.

Following their 2-0 win against Indonesia on Monday in the opening match, a second consecutive success at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium will see the hosts  become the first side to seal their place in the Knockout Stage and their third appearance in the last eight.

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Doha: Qatar produced a fine performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Indonesia in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2024 ™ match on Monday but head coach Ilidio Vale has urged his side to continue improving if they want to achieve success. 

Goals from Khaled Ali and Ahmed Al Rawi secured the win and the Group A top spot after Australia and Jordan settled for a draw in their tie.