Shenaishil delighted with Iraq’s response

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Shenaishil delighted with Iraq’s response

Al Wakrah:  Head coach Radhi Shenaishil praised Iraq for the strong recovery which led to their 4-2 win over Tajikistan in an AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C tie on Friday. 

Iraq had opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Thailand but Shenaishil’s players showed tremendous discipline to regroup and address their shortcomings to bounce back in style.

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Hat-trick hero Radif vows to do more for Saudi Arabia

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Hat-trick hero Radif vows to do more for Saudi Arabia

Doha: Abdullah Radif became the first player to score a hat-trick at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ since the 2016 edition and only the fourth to do so in the history of the competition as he helped Saudi Arabia to an emphatic 5-0 over Thailand on Friday.

The ecstatic 21-year-old forward said the big win was a confidence booster for the defending champions as they look to not only retain the trophy but also clinch a ticket to the Paris Olympics 2024.

Oiwa demands a more clinical Japan

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Oiwa demands a more clinical Japan

Doha: Go Oiwa wants his players to be more clinical in front of goal in pursuit of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title after seeing his Japan side advance to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Seiji Kimura and Sota Kawasaki were on target for the Japanese, who also hit the woodwork twice on their way to a comfortable victory over the Emirates that moved them onto six points from two games and sealed a spot in the next round.
 
But while the Japanese confirmed their qualification for the last eight ahead of their final Group B meeting with Korea Republic on Monday, Oiwa stressed the need for his players to show more composure in front of goal.

Hwang pleased with Korea Republic improvement, China PR display satisfies Cheng

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Hwang pleased with Korea Republic improvement, China PR display satisfies Cheng

Doha: When his side headed into the break with a one-goal lead against China PR on Friday at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong admitted he was a worried man at that point in time.

That was after their Group B opponents in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ had come close to scoring on numerous occasions, some as a result of defensive lapses, even if Lee Young-jun had broken the deadlock in the 35th minute with their only effort on target.
 
It led to Hwang making much-needed adjustments to Korea Republic’s tactics and he was rewarded with an improved display after the restart, which saw the 2020 champions run out 2-0 winners.

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Doha: Qatar head coach Ilídio Vale hailed a “deserved” result for his team on Thursday after their 2-1 victory against Jordan saw them become the first team to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage.

Mohamed Manai came off the bench to thunder in a header from a free-kick delivery by fellow substitute Jassem Alsharshani in the 13th minute of added time, which sealed a second win in as many Group A matches for the hosts and their third quarter-final appearance.

Indonesia's determination delights Shin; Australia's Vidmar rues missed chances

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Indonesia's determination delights Shin; Australia's Vidmar rues missed chances

Doha: Shin Tae-yong praised his players’ determination as tournament debutants Indonesia pulled themselves back into contention for a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Thursday with a 1-0 win over Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

Komang Teguh scored the game’s only goal in the 45th minute after goalkeeper Ernando Ari Sutaryadi had saved Mohamed Toure’s penalty 20 minutes earlier as the Indonesians rebounded from their opening day loss against Group A rivals Qatar.