Al Arab credits head coach for Jordan’s outstanding run

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Al Arab credits head coach for Jordan’s outstanding run

Doha: Yazan Al Arab credited head coach Hussein Ammouta for inspiring Jordan to their 1-0 victory over debutants Tajikistan in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ quarter-final on Friday.

Jordan surprised many with their exciting 3-2 win over Iraq in the Round of 16 and Ammouta’s charges did it again on Friday, seeing off the spirited challenge of their Central Asian opponents at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Both teams toiled for 65 minutes until Jordan turned on the pressure, forcing Tajikistan into conceding an own goal - Vahdat Hanonov deflecting Ehsan Haddad’s header into his own net - to send the West Asian side into the AFC Asian Cup semi-finals for the first time.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_asian_cup/video/asiancup2023_|_quarter_finals__tajikistan_0_-_1_jordan_1.html

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/3007536.html

Ammouta urges Jordan players to channel semi-final joy into confidence

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Ammouta urges Jordan players to channel semi-final joy into confidence

Al Rayyan: Head coach Hussein Ammouta wants his Jordan players to channel their joy of qualifying to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-finals into confidence when they take on Korea Republic in their next challenge.

Jordan defeated Tajikistan 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday, thanks to a Vahdat Hanonov own goal, to book their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in their history, having been eliminated at the quarter-finals on two previous occasions.

Tajikistan exit with heads held high, says Segrt

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Tajikistan exit with heads held high, says Segrt

Doha: A disappointed Petar Segrt was effusive in his praise of his players despite Tajikistan making a heartbreaking exit from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ following their 1-0 defeat to Jordan in their quarter-final tie at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday.

Well liked for his flamboyance at the tournament, Segrt expressed his dismay at exiting the tournament but expressed admiration for his players, saying they had performed beyond expectations.

Jordan break through barrier

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Jordan break through barrier

Al Rayyan: Jordan edged Tajikistan 1-0 on Friday to advance to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-finals.

An unfortunate Vahdat Hanonov own goal settled the well contested tie at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium but Jordan deserved the win, having created the better chances.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts from the match. 

Klinsmann amazed yet puzzled by Korea Republic

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Klinsmann amazed yet puzzled by Korea Republic

Al Wakrah: Jurgen Klinsmann hailed Korea Republic’s never-say-die attitude after the Taeguk Warriors booked their place in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ semi-finals, but questioned the need for his team to win the hard way after going into extra-time for the second game in a row.

The Koreans edged Australia 2-1 at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday with Son Heung-min’s free-kick taking Klinsmann’s side into a last four meeting with Jordan on Tuesday after Hwang Hee-chan’s injury time penalty had cancelled out Craig Goodwin’s first half volley.
 
Victory came 72 hours after a similar success against Saudi Arabia in the last 16, when the Koreans emerged as winners in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw at the end of extra-time, and the nature of his team’s progress has left Klinsmann captivated.

We were punished for our misses, admits Australia’s Arnold

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

We were punished for our misses, admits Australia’s Arnold

Al Wakrah: Graham Arnold rued his side missed chances after Australia went out of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ following an extra time 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.

Despite Korea’s dominance on the ball, it was Australia who created more chances but it wasn’t to be as Mitch Duke, Martin Boyle and Riley McGree all missed good opportunities to increase their lead before Korea’s late rally.

Son stars as Korea Republic stay on track

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Son stars as Korea Republic stay on track

Al Wakrah: Son Heung-min played a captain's role as Korea Republic moved within two matches of a third title after a pulsating 2-1 win over Australia in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ quarter-final on Friday.

Champions in 1956 and 1960, Korea Republic had to dig deep to see off the challenge of 2015 winners Australia.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and figures from the epic last eight showdown. 

QF - Preview: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

QF - Preview: Qatar v Uzbekistan

Doha: Srecko Katanec is confident his Uzbekistan players know how to deliver the performance required to overcome champions Qatar in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as the Central Asians look to progress to the last four for the first time since 2011.

Uzbekistan defeated Qatar in the opening game of the AFC Asian Cup the last time the tournament was played in the West Asian country before going on to reach the semi-finals, where they were eventually knocked out by Australia.
 
And after impressing at the current edition of the continental showpiece, Katanec is putting his faith in his players to deliver another strong performance when they take on Marquez Lopes’ hosts at Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday.

QF - Preview: IR Iran v Japan

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

QF - Preview: IR Iran v Japan

Doha: Hajime Moriyasu expects his Japan side to advance to the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, just as they did in five of the last six editions of the continental showpiece.

Standing in their way at Education City Stadium on Saturday are Islamic Republic of Iran, with the Samurai Blue holding an unbeaten record against their opponents at the AFC Asian Cup (W2 D2).