Matchday Five in Numbers

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Matchday Five in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: There was no shortage of drama on Matchday Five of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Thursday as the six games threw up some memorable moments.

Last-gasp equalisers and winners, continuing draw streaks and a long awaited homecoming were all part of the narrative as the final round of AFC Asian Qualifiers reached the halfway stage.

As fans of the 12 teams now turn their attention to the Matchday Six fixtures on Tuesday, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the numbers that caught the eye.

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Preview - Group A: Lebanon, United Arab Emirates out to revive campaign

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

Preview - Group A: Lebanon, United Arab Emirates out to revive campaign

Saida: Lebanon will look to bounce back from stoppage time heartbreak, while United Arab Emirates will be desperate to revive their stuttering AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar campaign when the two sides meet at Saida Municipal Stadium on Tuesday.

The Cedars went within minutes of pulling off a major upset against group leaders Islamic Republic of Iran last Thursday, but goals from Sardar Azmoun and Ahmad Noorollahi cancelled out Soony Saad’s opener as Team Melli snatched a crucial 2-1 win in the dying moments of the game.

While victory would have greatly boosted Lebanon’s bid for a top two finish – and with it, direct access to next year’s FIFA World Cup - Ivan Hašek’s players remain in pole position in the race for a playoff position, and their hopes can be further boosted by success against a UAE side still searching for their first win in the Final Round.

Preview - Group B: Saudi Arabia aim to stay top, Vietnam out for first points

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Preview - Group B: Saudi Arabia aim to stay top, Vietnam out for first points

Hanoi: Bottom hosts top in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar on Tuesday as Vietnam welcome Saudi Arabia to My Dinh Stadium. 

The visitors are currently three points clear of Australia at the top of the standings at the midway stage, while Vietnam sit last in the six-team group as they continue to target their first points of the campaign. 

AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Five Takeaways from Matchday Five

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar: Five Takeaways from Matchday Five

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar reached the halfway point with the six games of Matchday Five across the two groups producing one home win, two away victories and three draws.

Australia, Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic remained unbeaten going into the second half of the campaign, while Vietnam, Iraq, Syria and the United Arab Emirates are all yet to register a win in five, but all teams continue to have a mathematical chance of reaching Qatar 2022. the-AFC.com reflects on five takeaways from the latest round of matches played on Thursday.

Almoez Ali scores twice as Qatar, Azerbaijan play to a draw

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Almoez Ali scores twice as Qatar, Azerbaijan play to a draw

Baku: Almoez Ali scored a brace as Qatar played to a 2-2 draw against Azerbaijan in an international friendly on Sunday.

The draw at the Baku Olympic Stadium ended Qatar's invitational participation in the European Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2022.