Doha: The group stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ enters its business end after the completion of Matchday Two on Sunday with hosts Qatar, Australia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia maintaining their perfect starts and securing their tickets for the Round of 16.
Mancini plays down Saudi Arabia's chances; Tarkovic praises nine-man Kyrgyz Republic
Al Rayyan: Head coach Roberto Mancini played down his Saudi Arabia side’s chances of winning the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ after they booked their place in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic on Sunday.
Oman’s Ivankovic, Thailand’s Ishii satisfied with draw
Doha: Branko Ivankovic commended the resilience of his Oman side after their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group F encounter with Thailand ended in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
Doha: AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ action has not only been spectacular on the pitch but also in the stands with fans doing their best to cheer the 24 teams on.
Doha: China PR head coach Aleksandar Jankovic said it was a “privilege” that his team have their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ fate in their own hands as they go into their final Group A meeting with hosts Qatar on Monday knowing a win will take them into the knockout rounds.
Doha: Head coach Petar Segrt is confident of three points when Tajikistan face Lebanon in their final AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A tie at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday.
Tajikistan’s Umarbayev, Lebanon’s Khamis determined to clinch decisive win
Doha: Midfielder Parvizdzhon Umarbayev believes the hard work Tajikistan have put in will yield positive results when the tournament debutants face Lebanon in their must-win AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Group A tie on Monday.
Fathy promises focused Qatar; Wang optimistic China PR will advance
Doha: Qatar midfielder Ahmed Fathy insists he and his teammates will not ease off in their meeting with China PR at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday despite having secured their place in the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ as Group A winners.