Yatimov and Barsham focused on studying threats as Qatar face Tajikistan

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Yatimov and Barsham focused on studying threats as Qatar face Tajikistan

Al Khor: Both goalkeepers have been keeping an eye on the opposition strikers’ techniques ahead of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A encounter between Tajikistan and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

Tajikistan’s Rustam Yatimov kept a clean sheet in his nation’s first-ever AFC Asian Cup match, when they earned a goalless draw against China PR, but his attempt to make it two clean sheets from two will see him face Qatar’s devastating double-act of Akram Afif and Almoez Ali, who  combined for all of the hosts’ goals in their opening match 3-0 win over Lebanon.

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Group A - Tajikistan v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Group A - Tajikistan v Qatar: Facts & Figures

Doha: Qatar will look to consolidate their grip on the top spot when they meet Tajikistan in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.

The defending champions cruised to a 3-0 win over Lebanon in their opener while Tajikistan marked their tournament debut with a 0-0 draw with China PR.

Group A - Lebanon v China PR: Facts & Figures

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Group A - Lebanon v China PR: Facts & Figures

Doha: Lebanon and China PR will both be seeking wins when they face off in Group A of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Wednesday.

Two-time runners-up China kicked off their campaign with a goalless draw with Tajikistan while Lebanon suffered a 3-0 defeat to Qatar on Matchday One.

Lee cautious despite triumphant start

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Lee cautious despite triumphant start

Doha: Lee Kang-in sought to dampen expectations Korea Republic will finally end their decades-long AFC Asian Cup™ drought in Qatar 2023 despite steering the Taeguk Warriors to an opening 3-1 victory over Bahrain in Group E with a match-winning brace.

Lee lit up the second half at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium with two well-taken goals to deliver the three points for Jurgen Klinsmann’s side as the Koreans kicked off their attempt to win the trophy for the first time since the second of their back-to-back titles in 1960.

Iranians have big dreams, says Jahanbakhsh

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Iranians have big dreams, says Jahanbakhsh

Al Rayyan: Islamic Republic of Iran players are eager to thrive under the pressure of expectations following their winning start to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group C, according to striker Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

The Feyenoord forward set-up Mehdi Ghayedi for the third goal in an emphatic 4-1 victory for Team Melli over Palestine at Education City Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Karim Ansarifard, Shojae Khalilzadeh and Sardar Azmoun rounded off the scoring.

Tamari: Victory over Malaysia a perfect morale booster for Jordan

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Tamari: Victory over Malaysia a perfect morale booster for Jordan

Doha: Player of the Match Mousa Tamari believes Jordan’s 4-0 victory over Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 on Monday serves as the perfect boost ahead of their clash against Korea Republic.

Jordan lead the standings on goal difference ahead of the East Asian side, who saw off Bahrain 3-1 earlier on Monday. 

Iraq win delights Casas, Shin sees improvements in Indonesia display

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Iraq win delights Casas, Shin sees improvements in Indonesia display

Al Rayyan: Head coach Jesus Casas was full of praise for his Iraq players following their 3-1 win over Indonesia in their opening AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 Group D tie on Monday.

Goals from Mohanad Ali, Osama Rashid and substitute Aymen Hussein earned the Lions of Mesopotamia their first three points of the campaign, while a defensive mistake allowed Marselino Ferdinan to get Team Garuda’s only goal.

Klinsmann: One match at a time for Korea Republic

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

Klinsmann: One match at a time for Korea Republic

Doha: Jurgen Klinsmann is refusing to look beyond Korea Republic’s next game despite seeing his side hand Bahrain a 3-1 defeat in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group E opener at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday as they attempt to end the country’s 64-year title drought.

Lee Kang-in scored twice in the second half to earn the Taeguk Warriors the three points after Hwang In-beom had seen his 38th minute goal cancelled out by Abdulla Al Hashash as the Koreans prevailed in a challenging start to the tournament.