AFC Asian Qualifiers
With the qualifying action to resume in March, attention now turns to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with 24 of the 36 teams competing in Round 2 of the qualifiers to contest for the coveted trophy.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at five things we learned from Matchday Two.
Can Korea Republic go all the way?
Jurgen Klinsmann was effussive in his praise of Korea Republic's attacking players following their impressive 3-0 win over China PR.
Jurgen Klinsmann was effussive in his praise of Korea Republic's attacking players following their impressive 3-0 win over China PR.
Eight goals from two matches with none conceded has the head coach optimistic of their chances and with Qatar 2023 their next major assignment, the question is can Korea Republic end their long wait for the continental crown?
History on the cards for Malaysia?
Two wins out of two sees Malaysia at the top of Group D, three points ahead of Oman and Kyrgyz Republic.
Two wins out of two sees Malaysia at the top of Group D, three points ahead of Oman and Kyrgyz Republic.
The Southeast Asian have never advanced to the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers but their gritty wins over Kyrgyz Republic and Chinese Taipei have their fans believing.
The real test, however, will come in March when they travel to face Oman.
Uzbekistan send a warning
Islamic Republic of Iran looked to be home and dry after racing to a 2-0 lead only for Uzbekistan to roar back for a share of the points.
Islamic Republic of Iran looked to be home and dry after racing to a 2-0 lead only for Uzbekistan to roar back for a share of the points.
The results is a tremendous confidence booster for a side determined to make up for missing the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Qatar 2022 and a warning to their opposition that the Group E top spot is what Uzbekistan desire.
Impenetrable defences
If having awesome attacking players wasn't enough, the likes of Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates also possess steely backlines, giving their opponents an even bigger challenge.
If having awesome attacking players wasn't enough, the likes of Australia, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates also possess steely backlines, giving their opponents an even bigger challenge.
None of the above have yet to concede, meaning their opponents not only have to stop them from scoring but also find ways to breach their defence.
Hotshots
There will be no shortage of potent strikers at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
There will be no shortage of potent strikers at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
Qatar's Almoez Ali and Ayase Ueda took their respective hauls to five on Tuesday, while Saleh Al Shehri has four after netting both goals in Saudi Arabia's 2-0 win over Jordan.
The evergreen Ali Mabkhout of the United Arab Emirates took his total to three as the attacking men served up a preview of what awaits at the continental showpiece.
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