Batyrkanov urges Kyrgyz Republic to deliver; Al Kassar expects Saudi Arabia to prevail

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Batyrkanov urges Kyrgyz Republic to deliver; Al Kassar expects Saudi Arabia to prevail

Doha: Ernist Batyrkanov believes Kyrgyz Republic can spring a surprise when they face Saudi Arabia in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Group F tie at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday.

Ahmed Al Kassar, meanwhile, is confident that Saudi Arabia are well prepared to walk away with their second win. 

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Group F - Kyrgyz Republic v Saudi Arabia: Facts & Figures

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Group F - Kyrgyz Republic v Saudi Arabia: Facts & Figures

Doha: Kyrgyz Republic will be desperate to get maximum points when they face Saudi Arabia in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Sunday. 

The Central Asian side lost 2-0 to Thailand on Matchday One while Saudi Arabia came from behind to beat Oman 2-1. 

Al Yahyaei, Weerathep equally confident of victory

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Al Yahyaei, Weerathep equally confident of victory

Doha: Oman’s Salaah Al Yahyaei and Thailand’s Weerathep Pomphun are determined to power their respective sides to three points when the two teams meet in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Sunday.

Oman need victory to get their campaign back on track after a heartbreaking loss to Saudi Arabia on Matchday One while Thailand - who defeated Kyrgyz Republic in their opener - will confirm their spot in the knockout stage with another three points. 

Group F - Oman v Thailand: Facts & Figures

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Group F - Oman v Thailand: Facts & Figures

Doha: Thailand will aim to move closer to the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ when they play Oman in Group F on Sunday.

The Thais opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat of Kyrgyz Republic while Oman will have to bounce back after their heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. 

Andersen proud of performance, Ghalenoei unhappy with missed chances

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Andersen proud of performance, Ghalenoei unhappy with missed chances

Al Rayyan: Head coach Jorn Andersen expressed his pride of his Hong Kong, China players despite their 1-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in their second match in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Friday.

The East Asian side, the lowest ranked in the tournament, fought hard but were undone by a first-half finish from Mehdi Ghayedi, ending the game at Khalifa International Stadium just one goal behind IR Iran side ranked 129 places above them.

Young Indonesia live up to Shin’s expectations

Sat, 20 Jan, 2024

Young Indonesia live up to Shin’s expectations

Doha: Shin Tae-yong was a happy man after Indonesia secured a 1-0 win over Vietnam in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group D tie on Friday to reignite their hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time.

The victory over Vietnam is only Indonesia’s third win at the AFC Asian Cup, with the other two coming against Bahrain (2-1 in 2007) and Qatar (2-1 in 2004) as well as being only the second time they have managed to keep a clean sheet in the continental showpiece.
 
Asnawi Mangkualam’s first half penalty proved to be the difference in a tightly-fought contest at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium with Shin not holding back his praise for his young squad.

We were almost perfect, says Iraq's Casas

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

We were almost perfect, says Iraq's Casas

Al Rayyan: Jesus Casas declared Iraq’s performance “close to the perfect match” after the Lions of Mesopotamia booked their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ on Friday with an impressive 2-1 win over four-time champions Japan at Education City Stadium.

Aymen Hussein scored both goals for Casas’ side before Wataru Endo headed in a late consolation as the Iraqis notched up back-to-back wins that guarantee their progress to the Round of 16 ahead of their final group game against Vietnam.