Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran back on track with win over Hong Kong

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: IR Iran back on track with win over Hong Kong

Muharraq: Islamic Republic of Iran revived their hopes with a crucial 3-1 win over Hong Kong in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Sheikh Ali Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium in Muharraq, Bahrain on Thursday.

It was a crucial victory for the Central Asians who had suffered consecutive defeats to Iraq and Bahrain before the Asian Qualifiers were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The win took Iran to nine points as they stayed in sight of group leaders Iraq and Bahrain, who they face next on Monday.

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Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Cambodia to seize top spot

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group C: Bahrain cruise past Cambodia to seize top spot

Riffa: Bahrain took pole position in Group C of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, after beating Cambodia 8-0 on Thursday. 

The victory took Bahrain to 12 points, one ahead of Iraq who have a match in hand with Islamic Republic of Iran up next for Helio Sousa's side on Monday. Iran defeated Hong Kong 3-1 in their match to move nine points.

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Qatar see off India to stay in firm control

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Qatar see off India to stay in firm control

Doha: Qatar stretched their lead in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023, after defeating India 1-0 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

The victory took Qatar to 19 points, seven ahead of Oman who have two matches in hand and will face Felix Sanchez's side on Monday. Bangladesh and Afghanistan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the other Group E tie on Thursday.

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Draw dents Bangladesh, Afghanistan's hopes

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group E: Draw dents Bangladesh, Afghanistan's hopes

Doha: Bangladesh scored late to hold Afghanistan to a 1-1 draw in Group E of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

The result did neither team a favour for their qualification hopes with Afghanistan moving to five points while Bangladesh are on two points.

Up next for Bangladesh are India on Monday, while Afghanistan will face Oman on June 11 with both teams' hopes of automatically advancing to the third round of the Qualifiers for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 hanging in the balance.

Asian Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine shine in emphatic victory over Singapore

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group D: Palestine shine in emphatic victory over Singapore

Riyadh: Palestine breathed life into their qualification hopes with a 4-0 win against Singapore in Group D of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.

Palestine went into the match needing a win to climb up the group standings, and they duly delivered the win in expert fashion as they brushed aside Singapore, taking full control of the first half and holding their ground in the second as they saw out the win.

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia fight back to hold Thailand

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: Indonesia fight back to hold Thailand

Dubai: Indonesia came from behind twice to secure their first point in the Asian Qualifiers Group G, playing out a 2-2 draw against neighbours Thailand at Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday.

The draw was a blow to Thailand as three points would have taken them top of the group, with Akira Nishino's men set to play hosts United Arab Emirates - who defeated Malaysia 4-0 - on Monday.

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: UAE revive hopes with win over Malaysia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Qualifiers - Group G: UAE revive hopes with win over Malaysia

Dubai: United Arab Emirates are back in sight of a place in the next round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after defeating Malaysia 4-0 in their Group G tie on Thursday. 

Ali Mabkhout struck in each half to help the Whites secure three vital points, with his double taking him past Lionel Messi and Sunil Chhetri as the second highest scoring active player in international football, only behind Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.