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Qatar 2022: MD2 in Numbers

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022: MD2 in Numbers

Doha: Two rounds of fixtures have now been completed at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and five of Asia’s six teams remain in with a chance of reaching the knockout rounds.

The Matchday Two encounters saw a stunning win for the Islamic Republic of Iran and a long-awaited victory for Australia, while the results were more disappointing for hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan and Korea Republic.

As the sides now look ahead to their final group games, the-AFC.com reflects on some of the statistics that caught the eye in the previous round of fixtures.

Joy and despair for Korea Republic's Cho

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Joy and despair for Korea Republic's Cho

Al Rayyan: Cho Gue-sung was one of the bright sparks in Korea Republic's heartbreaking FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H defeat to Ghana on Monday.

The 24-year-old's two goals hauled Korea Republic back into the contest at the Education City Stadium but Ghana had the final say, with Mohammed Kudus scoring the winner in the 68th minute. 

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Ghana edge Korea Republic in thriller

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Ghana edge Korea Republic in thriller

Al Rayyan: Cho Gue-sung’s brace wasn’t enough to prevent Korea Republic from falling to a 3-2 defeat against Ghana despite a spirited comeback from two goals down in their second FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H tie at Education City Stadium on Monday.

The Africans opened the scoring through Mohammed Salisu from close range before Mohammed Kudus made it 2-0 shortly after the half hour. Cho’s pair of headers either side of the 60th minute saw Korea bring the scores level again, only for Kudus to complete his brace and grant the African side the three points.

The result means Korea Republic will go into Friday’s final Group H tie needing to get a win over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.

Preview - Group H: Korea Republic v Ghana

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Preview - Group H: Korea Republic v Ghana

Al Rayyan: Korea Republic head coach Paulo Bento said the team would see a "different" Son Heung-min against Ghana on Monday after the forward got used to his face mask during their opening FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match.

Son wore the mask during his side's 0-0 draw against Uruguay in Group H following surgery to repair a fracture around his left eye he suffered earlier this month while playing for Tottenham.

Son content with Korea Republic's draw against Uruguay

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Son content with Korea Republic's draw against Uruguay

Al Rayyan: Captain Son Heung-min declared himself satisfied with Korea Republic’s start to their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign on Thursday after the Taeguk Warriors picked up a point with a 0-0 draw in their Group H opener against Uruguay.

The Uruguayans hit the woodwork through Diego Godin and Fede Valverde while Korea’s Hwang Ui-jo missed a gilt-edged chance in the first half of the goalless game at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

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Korea Republic, Uruguay battle to a stalemate

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Korea Republic, Uruguay battle to a stalemate

Al Rayyan: Korea Republic picked up a point in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H opener against Uruguay on Thursday as Paulo Bento’s side held their South American opponents to a 0-0 draw at Education City Stadium.

Neither side was able to find a breakthrough in an evenly contested 90 minutes, with the Uruguayans going closest to scoring when they struck the woodwork late in each half through Diego Godin and Fede Valverde respectively.

Preview - Group H: Uruguay v Korea Republic

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

Preview - Group H: Uruguay v Korea Republic

Al Rayyan: Korea Republic head coach Paulo Bento expects Son Heung-min to be fit to face Uruguay in his side’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H opener at the Education City Stadium on Thursday but there will be no place in the squad for Hwang Hee-chan.

Bento ruled Hwang out of the clash with the South Americans and revealed the Koreans would make a late decision over the selection of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors full back Kim Jin-su.

Kim Min-jae: Korea Republic's highly rated 'Monster' defender

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Kim Min-jae: Korea Republic's highly rated 'Monster' defender

Doha: Son Heung-min's facial injury has dominated Korea Republic's build-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but it's a "Monster" at the heart of their defence who could prove just as critical in Qatar.

Imposing central defender Kim Min-jae has earned rave reviews since moving from Fenerbahce in Turkey to Napoli in the summer for just over 18 million euros.

The 26-year-old has since played a crucial role in Napoli going unbeaten in Serie A and streaking away at the top before the league paused for the FIFA World Cup.

MD1: 6 things to look out for

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

MD1: 6 things to look out for

Doha: We’re now just hours away from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicking off as the hosts prepare to make their tournament bow against Ecuador on Sunday while five other Asian nations begin their campaigns in the ensuing days.

It’s a record number of Asian Football Confederation members participating as the festival of football returns to the continent 20 years after being co-hosted by Japan and Korea Republic in the first time it was ever held in Asia. 

As excitement builds ahead of the opening round of group fixtures, the-AFC.com highlights six things to look out for.

Qatar 2022: Asian Stars to Watch

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

Qatar 2022: Asian Stars to Watch

Doha:  AFC representatives Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic, Qatar and Saudi Arabia will feature some of the biggest names in Asian football at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

With a record six Asian teams at the FIFA World Cup, the participating nations will be turning to their star players to drive them forward against the world’s elite. The-AFC.com profiles six players who could make the difference for the continent's representatives in Qatar.