Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Forward Hamza Al Dardour has been recalled as head coach Vital Borkelmans announced a 26-player Jordan squad in preparation for their next two Asian Qualifiers matches for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
The 28-year-old forward was in the Jordan squad for their opening tie against Chinese Taipei in September but was dropped for the matches against Kuwait and Nepal last month.
Al Dardour, who scored four goals in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Finals, will be hoping to see some action as Jordan host Australia on November 14 and then Chinese Taipei five days later at Amman International Stadium.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: In two weeks’ time, Jordan will face the biggest challenge thus far of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers campaign when they host Australia, their main rivals in the race to secure Group B’s automatic qualifying berth for the final group stage.
The Socceroos currently top the section with nine points, with the Al Nshama following closely behind on seven, making a victory for Jordan essential if they are to stand a realistic chance of topping the group.
Though Jordan will not be lacking in determination, their fans know that much will depend on the performance of their three forwards: Musa Al Omari, Yaseen al Bakhit, and Baha’ Faisal.
This is especially true of the latter, who plays an important role tactically but knows that his main job is to score goals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Jordan head coach Vital Borkelmans believes that his side gathered motivation following their 3-0 win against Nepal in an Asian Qualifiers Group B for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
After a scoreless first half, Jordan took the lead from the spot through Feras Shelbaieh before Ahmad Ersan and Baha'a Faisal scored in the last 12 minutes as Jordan returned to winning ways after their goalless draw with Kuwait last week.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: A second half blitz secured Jordan a 3-0 win over Nepal in their Asian Qualifiers' Group B match at the Amman International Stadium on Tuesday.
The win took Jordan to second in the standings on seven points while Nepal are fourth, with their win over Chinese Taipei on Matchday Two the only points the South Asians have secured after four games.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Head coach Vital Borkelmans couldn't believe Jordan's luck as they settled for a point against Kuwait in their Asian Qualifiers Group B tie on Thursday.
Borkelmans said Jordan totally dominated the match and did everything possible to find the elusive goal, with the goalless draw at the Amman International Stadium following their 2-1 over Chinese Taipei last month.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Amman: Jordan and Kuwait had to settle for a share of the points after playing to a goalless draw in their Asian Qualifiers Group B match at the Amman International Stadium on Thursday.
Jordan came into the tie looking for their second win after having defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 on Matchday One.
Kuwait, meanwhile, were looking to bounce back after having lost 3-0 to Australia in their second match, after having scored an impressive 7-0 win over Nepal in their opener.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Taipei: Jordan survived a late scare to make a winning start to the second round of the Asian Qualifiers for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday as Vital Borkelmans’ side claimed a 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei in challenging conditions.
Baha Faisal and Ahmad Sameer had given the Jordanians a two-goal cushion by the halftime break on a rain-soaked pitch before Weh Chih-hao’s strike for Chinese Taipei ensured a nervous final nine minutes plus stoppage time before Jordan confirmed their opening win in Group B.
Heavy rain over the preceding two days made the pitch at the Taipei Municipal Stadium a challenge for both sides, but Borkelmans’ side brushed those difficulties aside to take a two-goal lead into the half-time break.