Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beirut: Lebanon head coach Liviu Ciobotariu is adamant his side must play attacking football in order to get three points from their second Asian Qualifiers Group H match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
After losing their opening match against DPR Korea last month, Lebanon currently sit fourth in the group behind DPR Korea, Korea Republic and Turkmenistan who they host at Beirut Sports City Stadium on Thursday.
Speaking exclusively to the-AFC.com, Romanian Ciobotariu revealed his side have no other option but to get the three points if they want to achieve their objective of reaching the AFC Asian Cup Finals for the second consecutive time.
www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/dpr_korea_v_lebanon-asian_qualifiers2.html
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After September’s action-packed start, the Continent’s leading national teams are set to return for Matchdays Three and Four of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
With records, streaks and qualification for the two biggest international tournaments on the Asian football calendar all on the line, the-AFC.com examines some of the stats and facts you need to know ahead of the 32 fixtures to come.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Continent's elite players will be travelling across the globe over the next 24 hours ahead of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
All 40 teams aiming for qualification will be in action with Matchdays Three and Four scheduled for October 10 and 15.
As we prepare for another fiesta of national team football, the-AFC.com takes a look at the scenario in the eight groups heading into the next two rounds of matches on the Road to Qatar 2022 and China 2023.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pyongyang: Lebanon head coach Liviu Ciobotariu has blamed his side's lack of preparation for their opening 2-0 defeat at the hands of DPR Korea in Pyongyang in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
The 48-year-old saw his side fall behind to two goals from DPR Korea captain Jong Il-gwan while Lebanon captain Hassan Maatouk failed to reduce the deficit in the second half from the spot.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pyongyang: Captain Jong Il-gwan was a two-goal hero as DPR Korea beat Lebanon 2-0 in their opening Asian Qualifiers Group H match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.
The tie was a rematch of when the two teams met in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 last January with Lebanon securing a 4-1 win over the East Asians.
However, DPR Korea had gathered a steady momentum coming into the Qualifiers after emerging champions in the 2019 Intercontinental Cup two months ago.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will be aiming for their second win when they play Sri Lanka in Group H of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Thursday.
Lebanon and Turkmenistan, meanwhile, will be targeting wins after having suffered defeats to DPR Korea and Korea Republic respectively.
Turkmenistan had opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Sri Lanka but found Korea Republic too strong as they fell to two goals at home. Lebanon lost 2-0 to DPR Korea in their only match so far.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: It was another day of thrills and spills as Matchday Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 concluded on Tuesday.
There were winning starts for Australia, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and the United Arab Emirates while Saudi Arabia were held to a 2-2 draw by Yemen.
Bangladesh, the final team to open their campaign on Matchday 2, were edged 1-0 by Afghanistan.
The Asian Qualifiers action will resume on October 10 so make sure to stay with the-AFC.com for the latest.