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#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday with 15 teams joining hosts Qatar in the April 15 to May 3, 2024 Finals.

The qualified teams have just over seven months to get ready for the continental showpiece and if the Qualifiers are to be used as a yardstick, Qatar 2024 is set to be a thrilling affair.
 
As we wait in anticipation for the action to kick off, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024: The Cast

Kuala Lumpur: All five previous champions booked their places in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 as the Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday.

Leading the charge were defending champions Saudi Arabia with Iraq (2013), Japan (2016), Uzbekistan (2018) and Korea Republic (2020) also advancing.

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#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

#AFCU23 Qatar 2024 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The cast for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 was finalised upon the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The 11 group winners and four best second-placed teams join hosts Qatar in the April 15-May 3, 2024 Finals.

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Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Arad: Japan topped Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a 0-0 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday.

The stalemate took Japan to seven points, with Bahrain three adrift. Palestine defeated Pakistan 2-1 to finish second on six points but the result wasn't enough to take them through to the Finals. 

Qualifiers - Group I: Draw takes Australia through

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group I: Draw takes Australia through

Dushanbe: Australia had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan but it was enough to seal the Olyroos a place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Finals on Tuesday.

Both teams finished on four points, with Australia topping the group on superior goal difference.

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan beat Syria to check in

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group A: Jordan beat Syria to check in

Zarqa City: Jordan clinched top spot in Group A of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after defeating Syria 2-0 at the Prince Mohammad Stadium on Tuesday.

Jordan waltzed into the Finals with a perfect record of three wins, scoring 12 goals and conceding none.

Qualifiers - Group F: Resilient Iraq fight back to advance

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group F: Resilient Iraq fight back to advance

Kuwait City: Former champions Iraq showed great determination as they came from two behind to force a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers on Tuesday.

The fightback meant Iraq topped Group F ahead of Kuwait on goal difference, with both teams finishing on seven points. 
 
Earlier Timor-Leste produced a five-star performance to end their campaign with three points.

Qualifiers - Group J: Saudi Arabia cruise into Finals

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group J: Saudi Arabia cruise into Finals

Abha: Saudi Arabia put on a devastating attacking display to defeat Cambodia 6-1 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers on Tuesday to seal their place in the Finals.

Braces from Ahmed Alghamdi and Abdullah Radif maintained defending champions Saudi Arabia's proud record of reaching every AFC U23 Asian Cup since 2013.
 
In an earlier match, Lebanon's hopes of advancing were dashed after they could only draw 1-1 with Mongolia.

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan upstage IR Iran to seal passage

Wed, 13 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group E: Uzbekistan upstage IR Iran to seal passage

Tashkent: Uzbekistan struck in the second half strike to defeat Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 in their final AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers Group E fixture at the Lokomotiv Stadium on Tuesday.

The win confirmed Uzbekistan, the 2018 champions, their ticket to next April's Finals.  

Qualifiers - Group K: Indonesia take their place

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers - Group K: Indonesia take their place

Surakarta: Indonesia defeated Turkmenistan 2-0 to seal a berth in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Finals on Tuesday.

The victory meant Indonesia finished top of Group K with two wins, having defeated Chinese Taipei 9-0 in their opener. 

Qualifiers -Group H: Thailand edge Malaysia to finish top

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

Qualifiers -Group H: Thailand edge Malaysia to finish top

Chonburi: Yotsakon Burapha’s first half strike was enough to earn Thailand a 1-0 win over Malaysia and top spot in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers at the Chonburi Stadium on Tuesday.

Thailand finished with three wins out of three while Malaysia will how hope they can advance as one of the best four second-placed teams.