The semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 gets under way today, live and exclusive on beIN Sports.
The quarter-finals of the biggest AFC Asian Cup tournament was full of surprises as exciting matches took place around the UAE.
In the first semi-final, two of the most successful teams in AFC Asian Cup history go head to head as Japan face Iran in a clash of two heavyweights of Asian football.
Iran has won the tournament on 3 occasions, 1968, 1972 and 1976 and aim to add a 4th AFC Asian Cup title to their name.
Japan, on the other hand, won the AFC Asian Cup a record 4 times, in 1992, 2000, 2004 and 2011. With plenty of experienced and talented players on both teams, the Blue Samurai and the Iranians will do all they can to reach the final.
The United Arab Emirates cruised into the semi-final after defeating defending champions Australia 1-0 in the quarter-finals.
The hosts take on Qatar in a much-anticipated semi-final tomorrow.
beIN stars Feras Al Khateb, Abdelaziz Al Naser, Saad Al Houti and Adnan Hamad will be live in beIN’s studios to discuss the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 on beIN Sports HD Max 1 and 2.
Star commentators Raouf Khleif, Ali Mohammed Ali, Youssef Seif and Hassan Al Aydarus will also be involved in both semi-final matches.
