Group E - Jordan v Bahrain: Facts & Figures

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Group E - Jordan v Bahrain: Facts & Figures

Doha: Jordan and Bahrain are set for a thriller when they face off in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ on Thursday.

A point will confirm Jordan's Round of 16 spot while Bahrain need a win to be absolutely sure of advancing. 

Daboub proud of Palestine’s history makers

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Daboub proud of Palestine’s history makers

Doha: Makram Daboub praised his Palestine players for producing a spectacular performance to book their maiden AFC Asian Cup™ knockout stage berth after defeating Hong Kong, China 3-0 at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium on Tuesday.

The emphatic win confirmed Palestine as one of the best four third-placed teams through, with Daboub’s side edged to the Group C runners-up spot by United Arab Emirates’ superior goal difference.
 
Both sides finished on four points, with Islamic Republic of Iran topping the table with three wins. 

Cuper: A dream come true for Syria

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Cuper: A dream come true for Syria

Al Khor: Hector Cuper described Syria’s historic 1-0 victory over India in their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group B tie on Tuesday as "a dream come true".

The win confirmed Syria’s place in the Round of 16, marking the first-ever entry for the Qasioun Eagles into the knockout stage of the continental showpiece.

Sergeev injury tempers Uzbekistan's joy

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Sergeev injury tempers Uzbekistan's joy

Al Wakrah: Uzbekistan head coach Srecko Katanec will continue to look for solutions to his mounting concerns in attack after Igor Sergeev limped off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday as the Central Asians confirmed their spot in the next round of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™.

Sergeev was introduced as a second half substitute at Al Janoub Stadium but lasted only 21 minutes before being replaced as a result of a calf injury and his potential loss could impact on the hopes of an Uzbekistan squad already missing key forward Eldor Shomurodov.

Preview - Group D: Japan v Indonesia

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group D: Japan v Indonesia

Doha: Indonesia have a realistic chance of creating history by reaching the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time but head coach Shin Tae-yong is adamant that his team will take their match against Japan on Wednesday as they would any other tie. 

Indonesia’s 1-0 win over Vietnam on Matchday Two left them well placed to advance from Group D, with qualification even possible ahead of the game against Japan depending on results elsewhere. 

Preview - Group D: Iraq v Vietnam

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Preview - Group D: Iraq v Vietnam

Doha: Head coach Philippe Troussier believes his Vietnam side has shown a lot of improvement despite being eliminated from the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ ahead of their final Group D game against Iraq on Wednesday.

The Golden Star Warriors go into the match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium with no points to their name, having fallen to a 4-2 defeat against Japan before being edged 1-0 by Indonesia in the second match; a result which meant even a win against the Lions of Mesopotamia cannot take them out of fourth place.