Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Abdallah Al Fakhouri claims Jordan have their eyes fixed on the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 title knowing that a win against the UAE on Thursday will secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Jordan are tied with the UAE on four points, following their 2-1 victory over DPR Korea and goalless stalemate against Vietnam on Matchday Two.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: With several sides heading into their final group stage fixtures harbouring hopes of reaching the competition’s quarter-finals, there undoubtedly remains plenty to play for at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
After 2016 runners-up Korea Republic sealed their progress on Matchday Two, seven of the eight knockout spots are still to be confirmed.
Ahead of the action, join the-AFC.com as we take a detailed look at exactly who needs what in order to go through and move one step closer to Continental glory and a place at this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: There was plenty of action but no goals at Buriram Stadium as Jordan and Vietnam played out a 0-0 draw on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D on Monday.
Coach Ahmed Abu Ismail made one change to his Jordan XI that defeated DPR Korea in the opening match, starting Ihab Ali instead of Mohammed Bani Atieh. Meanwhile, Tran Thanh Son replaced Huynh Tan Sinh in coach Park Hang-seo’s Vietnam line-up.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Ali Saleh admits United Arab Emirates must sharpen up their finishing after securing three points against DPR Korea in Group D of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 on Monday.
After a goalless draw against Vietnam on Matchday One, UAE took just 17 minutes to find the back of the net through Khalifa Al Hammadi before Zayed Al Ameri doubled their lead to seal the victory.
The result at Buriram Stadium left UAE with four points in Group D, on level terms with Jordan, who settled for a 0-0 draw against Vietnam.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Tran Dinh Trong insists that Vietnam are still in contention to advance to the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals despite their 0-0 draw against Jordan in Group D on Monday.
Jordan dominated the tie and had several goal scoring opportunities with Yazan Al Nuaimat placing his header just wide 10 minutes before the break.
Vietnam, meanwhile, had their first real chance through substitute Ha Duc Chinh with the forward’s half-volley in the 83rd minute foiled by Jordan goalkeeper Abdullah Al Fakhori as the points were shared.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Jordan head coach Ahmed Abu Ismail expressed his disappointment with his side’s goalless draw against Vietnam on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D on Monday.
Coming off the back of a 2-1 win against DPR Korea, Jordan were in complete control throughout the first hour of the Vietnam tie, but were unable to take their chances.
The introduction of Ha Duc Chinh in the second half offered Vietnam renewed energy in front, but Abu Ismail’s men weathered a late avalanche of attacks to hold on for a 0-0 draw and collect their fourth point of the campaign.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Two first-half goals from Khalifa Al Hammadi and Zayed Al Ameri helped the United Arab Emirates cruise to a 2-0 victory over DPR Korea at Buriram Stadium on Monday, eliminating the East Asians from the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
Coming off the back of a defeat by Jordan in their opening game, DPR Korea needed at least a point to keep their qualification hopes alive in the Group D contest.