Al Shehri eyes a winning start for Saudi Arabia; Al Saadi calls for Oman unity
Doha: Victory against eventual FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 champions Argentina had Saudi Arabia’s goal scorer Saleh Al Shehri believing they can beat any team, as they return to Qatar in pursuit of a fourth AFC Asian Cup™ title.
Theerathon expects vibrant Thailand; Kozubaev keen to show an improved Kyrgyz Republic
Doha: Captain Theerathon Bunmanthan is hoping Thailand will show a new standard when they take on Kyrgyz Republic in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F match on Tuesday.
Doha: Jaloliddin Masharipov has urged his Uzbekistan teammates to dig deep following their frustrating 0-0 draw with Syria in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie on Saturday.
Al Rayyan: Ardeshir Ghalehnoy was full of praise for his Islamic Republic of Iran side after a 4-1 win over Palestine in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C match on Sunday.
UAE’s Bento satisfied; Andersen applauds resilient Hong Kong, China
Al Rayyan: United Arab Emirates head coach Paulo Bento remained unfazed about his team’s reliance on penalty kicks to secure their 3-1 victory over Hong Kong, China in Sunday’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C clash.
Doha: Hajime Moriyasu praised his players’ patience as four-time champions Japan ground out a 4-2 win over Vietnam at Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday to make a positive start to their challenge for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.
Al Rayyan: A significant milestone was reached in AFC Asian Cup™ history on Sunday evening when the showpiece tournament of Asia witnessed its 1000th goal at the Khalifa International Stadium.