Reporter/ Fawad Hussain

Qatar to meet Palestine, South Korea face Saudi Arabia in clash of heavyweights 26 Jan 2024 - 10:59 am

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions and hosts Qatar will confront a resolute Palestine side as the AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 cast was...

Japan cruise past Indonesia to reach Asian Cup last 16 24 Jan 2024 - 05:02 pm

Doha, Qatar: Ayase Ueda scored a brace as favourites Japan bounced back from shock defeat against Iraq to outclass Indonesia 3-1 and advance...

Tears of joy as Palestine make history 23 Jan 2024 - 08:53 pm

Doha: Tearful Palestinian players fell on their knees as they completed a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in front of their emotional fans...

Stimac hopeful as India take on Syria in must-win clash 23 Jan 2024 - 08:40 am

Doha, Qatar: Goals have eluded India and Syria in the AFC Asian Cup so far but their final Group B match today is...

Al-Haydos' spectacular volley sees Asian Cup host Qatar finish group stage in style 22 Jan 2024 - 11:25 pm

Hassan Al Haydos came off the bench to smash a second-half stunner as defending champions Qatar defeated China 1-0 for their third consecutive...

Hosts Qatar look to stay perfect, China eye place in Round of 16 22 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Aiming to take perfect record into the knockout stage of the Asian Cup, defending champions Qatar will go all out for...

Late own goal rescues South Korea against impressive Jordan in thriller 21 Jan 2024 - 08:20 am

Doha, Qatar: Jordan had almost pulled off an upset against title contenders South Korea, a day after Iraq shocked hot favourites Japan at...

Casas seeks ‘perfect’ show from Iraq against favourites Japan 19 Jan 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Iraq coach Jesus Casas has urged his team to fire on all cylinders against Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan, who have promised to...

Uzbekistan inflict second Asian Cup defeat on India 18 Jan 2024 - 10:46 pm

Doha: Uzbekistan registered a resounding 3-0 victory over India to strengthen their chances of advancing at the AFC Asian Cup, scoring all their...

India to take on Uzbekistan with ‘winning mentality’ 18 Jan 2024 - 08:26 am

Doha, Qatar: India have never won against higher-ranked Uzbekistan in their previous matches but head coach Igor Stimac believes the Blue Tigers have...

Terrific Afif shines again as Qatar reach last 16 17 Jan 2024 - 09:53 pm

Doha: Defending champions Qatar defeated Tajikistan 1-0 to become the first side to reach the last 16 of the AFC Asian Cup in...

Supachai shines as Thailand down Kyrgyzstan 17 Jan 2024 - 09:14 am

Doha, Qatar: Thailand started their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 journey with a convincing 2-0 victory over higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan at Abdullah Bin Khalifa...

Qatar eye last 16 as ‘tough’ Tajikistan look to impress 17 Jan 2024 - 08:30 am

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were the first side to crash out of the FIFA World Cup and 13 months after their failure at home,...

Saudi Arabia need to be ‘very strong’ to win title, says Mancini ahead of Oman clash 16 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar:A formidable Saudi Arabia side will begin its Asian Cup campaign today with their opening Group F match against neighbours Oman, looking...

Dominant Iran outclass Palestine 4-1 to begin campaign in style 15 Jan 2024 - 08:48 am

Doha, Qatar: Title contenders Iran started their Asian Cup campaign with a crushing 4-1 victory over Palestine in their opening Group C match...

Minamino stars as Japan beat Vietnam in roller-coaster opener 15 Jan 2024 - 08:32 am

Doha, Qatar: Japan kickstarted their Asian Cup title bid with a 4-2 comeback victory against spirited Vietnam, thanks to a brace by Takumi...

Afif focused on Qatar’s title defence after opening game heroics 14 Jan 2024 - 09:27 am

Doha, Qatar: Akram Afif grabbed limelight early in the Asian Cup, starring in Qatar’s 3-0 victory over Lebanon by scoring a brace in...

Moriyasu wants balanced approach from favourites Japan against ambitious Vietnam 14 Jan 2024 - 08:58 am

Doha, Qatar:Pre-tournament favourites Japan start their Asian Cup title hunt against Vietnam today, with coach Hajime Moriyasu telling the Samurai Blue to maintain...