AFC Asian Cup
Debutants Tajikistan stunned United Arab Emirates on penalties in the Round of 16 while Jordan registered a thrilling 3-2 victory over Iraq to book their last eight spot, with both sides having never featured in the semi-finals of the continental showpiece.
Confidence boost
Tajikistan have not lost their last two meetings with Jordan (W1 D1), having suffered defeat in three previous encounters before that with multiple goals conceded each time.
Tajikistan have not lost their last two meetings with Jordan (W1 D1), having suffered defeat in three previous encounters before that with multiple goals conceded each time.
Resilient
Tajikistan have not conceded more than a single goal in their first four AFC Asian Cup matches. The last team who had such a run in their first five games in the competition was Jordan in 2004-2011 (7).
Tajikistan have not conceded more than a single goal in their first four AFC Asian Cup matches. The last team who had such a run in their first five games in the competition was Jordan in 2004-2011 (7).
Hot and cold
Jordan have scored nine goals and conceded five in their four games at Qatar 2023, as many as in the previous two editions combined (W3 D2 L2). They have, however, scored 3.7 goals more than expected, the biggest positive difference in the current edition.
Jordan have scored nine goals and conceded five in their four games at Qatar 2023, as many as in the previous two editions combined (W3 D2 L2). They have, however, scored 3.7 goals more than expected, the biggest positive difference in the current edition.
Shoot on sight
Four of Jordan's goals have been scored from outside the box, more than any other side in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Uzbekistan in 2011 (5 goals in 6 games) are the last team to have scored more such goals in a single edition.
Four of Jordan's goals have been scored from outside the box, more than any other side in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Uzbekistan in 2011 (5 goals in 6 games) are the last team to have scored more such goals in a single edition.
On the front foot
Alisher Dzhalilov has yet to score but it is not for the lack of trying as the Tajikistan forward has attempted 16 shots so far, twice more than any of his teammates.
Alisher Dzhalilov has yet to score but it is not for the lack of trying as the Tajikistan forward has attempted 16 shots so far, twice more than any of his teammates.
