Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: With a place in the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals at stake, head coach Abdulghani Shahad has called on Iraq to produce an improved performance when they face Thailand in Tuesday’s crucial Group A encounter at the Rajamangala Stadium.
After coming from behind on Matchdays One and Two to secure draws against both Australia and Bahrain, Iraq head into the encounter knowing that a win would take them through to the last eight at the expense of the hosts.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Head coach Graham Arnold has praised the character of his Australia team after they sensationally came from behind to beat Thailand 2-1 and move to within touching distance of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals.
Perth Glory striker Nicholas D'Agostino was on hand to score either side of half-time as Australia followed up their opening day draw against Iraq with a priceless three-point haul that has moved them to the top of the Group A standings.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Iraq head coach Abdulghani Shahad blamed poor finishing for his side’s inability to pick up all three points from their meeting with Bahrain on Saturday as a host of missed chances saw them draw 2-2 with their fellow West Asians at the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.
Mohamed Qasim rescued his side for the second game in a row as he came off the bench to score an added time equaliser to ensure the Iraqis go into their final game against Thailand on Tuesday knowing a win over the hosts will take them through to the quarter-finals.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Australia edged to within touching distance of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 quarter-finals as two goals from Nicholas D'Agostino helped them secure a hard-fought 2-1 win over Thailand on Saturday.
Nicholas D'Agostino scored either side of the break to secure his side’s victory, one that, coupled with Bahrain’s draw with Iraq earlier in the day, leaves Australia leading the way in Group A and needing only a draw against the Bahrainis on Matchday Three to guarantee their place in the last eight.
The result, meanwhile, saw Thailand drop to second with Akira Nishino's charges now requiring a point from Tuesday's encounter with Iraq to advance.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Mohamed Qasim struck for the second game in a row as he came off the bench once again to earn Iraq a point as Abdulghani Shahad’s side twice came back from going behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Bahrain in Group A of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 on Saturday.
Qasim had netted against Australia in Iraq’s opening game to secure a draw and he did the same again – but in more dramatic fashion – when he denied Bahrain all three points with an injury time header at Thammasat Stadium.
Mohamed Marhoon looked to have secured Bahrain the win when he put Bahrain in front for the second time in the game three minutes from time with a diving header as the game exploded into life in the dying minutes.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: Jordan head coach Ahmed Abu Ismael is expecting an attacking affair when his team takes on Vietnam on Matchday Two of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D encounter at the Buriram Stadium on Monday.
Jordan got their campaign underway with a 2-1 victory over DPR Korea on Friday, thanks to strikes from Mohammed Bani Atieh and Omar Hani. Meanwhile, Vietnam were held to a goalless draw by the UAE on the same day.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Buriram: UAE head coach Maciej Skorza is confident his side has more to give when they take on DPR Korea in their second AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020 Group D encounter at the Buriram Stadium on Monday.
The Whites held 2018 runners-up Vietnam to a goalless draw in their campaign opener, and victory against DPR Korea would put them well on track to reach the quarter-finals ahead of an anticipated all West Asia clash with Jordan on the final matchday of the group stage.