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Julen Lopetegui’s side go into the match with one point from two games, level with Bosnia-Herzegovina and knowing that only victory will realistically keep alive their hopes of reaching the Round of 32.
Canada and Switzerland have taken command of the group with four points each, leaving Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a direct battle to stay in contention as third place could still offer a route into the knockout stage.
Canada and Switzerland have taken command of the group with four points each, leaving Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a direct battle to stay in contention as third place could still offer a route into the knockout stage.
The two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions had started with promise, earning a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on Matchday One, a result that gave them a platform to build from.
That momentum, however, was halted emphatically by a 6-0 defeat to Canada, a result which left Lopetegui’s side with seven goals conceded in two matches.
Qatar must show greater organisation without the ball, sharper decision-making in transition and more conviction in the final third if they are to recover from that setback and extend their stay at the tournament.
That momentum, however, was halted emphatically by a 6-0 defeat to Canada, a result which left Lopetegui’s side with seven goals conceded in two matches.
Qatar must show greater organisation without the ball, sharper decision-making in transition and more conviction in the final third if they are to recover from that setback and extend their stay at the tournament.
Much will again depend on Akram Afif’s pace and creativity, with the forward capable of unsettling Bosnia-Herzegovina’s defence if Qatar can find him quickly in space.
Almoez Ali, Qatar’s most reliable scorer in recent years, will also be central to their hopes of turning pressure into goals in the must-win contest.
Bosnia-Herzegovina will offer a very different challenge, with Edin Dzeko’s tournament experience giving them a focal point in attack, which will likely test Qatar’s backline.
Almoez Ali, Qatar’s most reliable scorer in recent years, will also be central to their hopes of turning pressure into goals in the must-win contest.
Bosnia-Herzegovina will offer a very different challenge, with Edin Dzeko’s tournament experience giving them a focal point in attack, which will likely test Qatar’s backline.
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar
Venue: Seattle Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 12:00 (UTC-7)
Venue: Seattle Stadium (Seattle, Washington)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 12:00 (UTC-7)
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