Preview – Qualifiers Group A: Nepal v Kuwait; Indonesia v Jordan

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group A: Nepal v Kuwait; Indonesia v Jordan

Kuwait City: Group A of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round enters a vital juncture with top two sides Jordan and Indonesia locking horns while group hosts Kuwait and Nepal face-off in pursuit of a first win.

The group had gotten off to a thrilling start with Indonesia stunning hosts Kuwait 2-1 on Wednesday, thus boosting their chances of returning to the AFC Asian Cup for the first time since 2007, while throwing a spanner in the works for the home side who had missed out on the 2019 edition in UAE following a FIFA suspension that disqualified them from the qualifiers campaign. Jordan defeated Nepal 2-0 in the second game of the opening day.

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Preview – Qualifiers Group B: Mongolia v Philippines; Yemen v Palestine

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group B: Mongolia v Philippines; Yemen v Palestine

Ulaanbaatar: The four sides in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round will return to action at MFF Stadium on Saturday as hosts Mongolia take on Philippines in the early kick-off before Yemen and Palestine face off in the second match of the day.

After the first round of fixtures on Wednesday, Palestine lead the way on the back of their narrow 1-0 win over Mongolia while Philippines and Yemen are tied in second place following their goalless stalemate.

Preview – Qualifiers Group C: Sri Lanka v Thailand; Maldives v Uzbekistan

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group C: Sri Lanka v Thailand; Maldives v Uzbekistan

Namangan: Sri Lanka and Maldives have their work cut out for them when they take on Thailand and Uzbekistan respectively in Group C’s Matchday Two of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round on Saturday.

Both sides suffered 3-0 defeats on Matchday One and have to bounce back if they are to keep their hopes alive.

Preview – Qualifiers Group D: Cambodia v Hong Kong; Afghanistan v India

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group D: Cambodia v Hong Kong; Afghanistan v India

Kolkata: India coach Igor Stimac believes his side’s win over Cambodia in their AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Group D opener on Wednesday will be irrelevant if they do not follow it up with victory over Afghanistan when the nations meet in Kolkata on Saturday.

Sunil Chhetri scored twice to take India past the Cambodians and level on three points at the top of the standings with Hong Kong in the quest for the one guaranteed berth at the Finals.
 
Only the winners of the six qualifying groups are sure to advance to the tournament, where they will be joined by the five runners-up with the best records in the competition.

Preview – Qualifiers Group E: Bangladesh v Turkmenistan; Malaysia v Bahrain

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group E: Bangladesh v Turkmenistan; Malaysia v Bahrain

Kuala Lumpur: Bahrain are braced for a tough test when they face hosts Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Saturday.

Bahrain, the highest ranked side in the group, opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh while Malaysia impressed in their 3-1 victory over Turkmenistan.

Bangladesh and Turkmenistan, meanwhile, will meet in the earlier kick-off with both needing a win to keep their hopes of advancing to the Continental Finals alive.

Preview – Qualifiers Group F: Singapore v Tajikistan; Myanmar v Kyrgyz Republic

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Preview – Qualifiers Group F: Singapore v Tajikistan; Myanmar v Kyrgyz Republic

Bishkek: Singapore captain Hariss Harun has urged his teammates to turn their improvement into results ahead of their must-win AFC Asian Cup 2023™ Qualifiers Final Round Group F clash against Tajikistan on Saturday. 

Matchday Two will also see Myanmar take on group hosts Kyrgyz Republic, who will look to move a step closer to their second successive appearance in the Continental Finals. 

Quarter-final Preview: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Tashkent: Uzbekistan and Iraq are set for a titanic showdown when they meet in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-final at the Pakhtakor Stadium on Saturday.

The two sides know what it takes to win the tournament, with Uzbekistan claiming the title in 2018, while Iraq were the inaugural champions in 2013.

Quarter-final Preview: Australia v Turkmenistan

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Quarter-final Preview: Australia v Turkmenistan

Tashkent: With everything to play for, Turkmenistan will go for broke when they meet Australia in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2022 quarter-finals at the Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

In what has been a dream debut campaign for Turkmenistan, the Central Asian side advanced into the knockout stage from a tough Group A that had hosts Uzbekistan, Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar.

Ahmet Agamyradov’s side, however, were far from overawed as they defeated Iran 2-1 and came from behind to hold Qatar 2-2 to advance to the quarter-finals.