HT: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Korea Republic
The battle of former Serie A player-turned-coaches is predictably a cagey affair so far, with very few clear cut chances. The Saudis were extremely close to open the scoring, when a corner kick led to a sequence of two consecutive headers which hit the bar. Can anybody find the breakthrough in the second half?
2023 Asian Cup - Qatar
After 90 minutes: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Korea Republic
Mancini brought on Radif on half-time, and it looked like a genius move as within less than a minute, he ran onto a through ball to put the Saudis ahead. The Koreans were denied repeatedly by heroic goalkeeping and defending, until the 9th minute of stoppage time, when Cho Gue-sung, who had earlier headed against the bar, again proved to be a big-game player (he scored two headers in the 2022 World Cup match against Ghana) with an headed equalizer, as Klinsmann celebrated that his job would at least last 30 more minutes.
Mancini brought on Radif on half-time, and it looked like a genius move as within less than a minute, he ran onto a through ball to put the Saudis ahead. The Koreans were denied repeatedly by heroic goalkeeping and defending, until the 9th minute of stoppage time, when Cho Gue-sung, who had earlier headed against the bar, again proved to be a big-game player (he scored two headers in the 2022 World Cup match against Ghana) with an headed equalizer, as Klinsmann celebrated that his job would at least last 30 more minutes.
After 120 minutes: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Korea Republic
The Koreans had the better chances in extra time, including wasting one facing an empty net, while near the end Radif had chance to be a hero but his shot was saved. So penalties here we go to decide who will advance to the quarter-finals to face Australia, who have two more days of rest while only playing 90 minutes against a much easier opponent.
The Koreans had the better chances in extra time, including wasting one facing an empty net, while near the end Radif had chance to be a hero but his shot was saved. So penalties here we go to decide who will advance to the quarter-finals to face Australia, who have two more days of rest while only playing 90 minutes against a much easier opponent.
Full time: Saudi Arabia 1-1 Korea Republic
Korea Republic won 4-2 on penalties.
Well, a penalty shoot-out between a German-coached team and an Italian-coached team, so what do you expect the result to be? The South Korean goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo saved two kicks in the third and fourth round, and Mancini did not even stick around for the winning kick by Hwang Hee-chan, who a little more than one year ago was the hero in the same stadium when he scored the game-winning goal to complete the comeback win against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup. So the Saudis, who were just about two minutes away from victory, still have not won an AFC Asian Cup knockout game since reaching the 2007 final, while the Korea Republic have reached at least the quarter-finals in every edition since 1984 (when they were eliminated in the group stage in a 10-team tournament). Now we will have a rematch of the 2015 final, won by the Socceroos at home after extra time.
Korea Republic won 4-2 on penalties.
Well, a penalty shoot-out between a German-coached team and an Italian-coached team, so what do you expect the result to be? The South Korean goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo saved two kicks in the third and fourth round, and Mancini did not even stick around for the winning kick by Hwang Hee-chan, who a little more than one year ago was the hero in the same stadium when he scored the game-winning goal to complete the comeback win against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup. So the Saudis, who were just about two minutes away from victory, still have not won an AFC Asian Cup knockout game since reaching the 2007 final, while the Korea Republic have reached at least the quarter-finals in every edition since 1984 (when they were eliminated in the group stage in a 10-team tournament). Now we will have a rematch of the 2015 final, won by the Socceroos at home after extra time.
Bravo Korea, kind of problematic again but they kick the Saudis out!
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ sets new all-time attendance record
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc ... ecord.html
More fans have attended the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ than any other edition in the tournament’s 68-year history
Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has set a new total attendance record of 1.06 million after 63,753 passionate fans packed the Al Bayt Stadium to witness defending champions Qatar emerge victorious over Palestine in the Round of 16 on Monday.
The 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel officially surpassed the previous spectatorship record of 1.04 million that was set nearly two decades ago when the showpiece was held in China PR in 2004.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “From the very beginning, we knew that the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ would take its place as the most accessible and engaging edition in the tournament’s history. Football has the undeniable power to unite communities and nowhere is that more palpable than right here in Qatar on Asia’s most prestigious stage.
“This achievement is a tribute to our passionate fans and our dear friends from the Qatar Football Association and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee, and the AFC would like to extend our deep sense of gratitude to all our stakeholders and the people of Qatar for their unrivalled and warm hospitality.”
For Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee (LOC), record breaking attendances are a testament to Qatar’s ability to host world class sporting events: “Once again, Qatar has reaffirmed its place as a global sporting capital. Our modern infrastructure and operational experience have enabled us to deliver yet another accessible and culturally engaging tournament to the highest standards.”
He added: “We’re delighted to be setting records this early in the tournament. With 11 matches still to go, the best is yet to come, with many teams showcasing exceptional performances.”
After 40 matches, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which very recently also eclipsed the historic 1.5 billion mark in terms of digital engagement, currently ranks second in the average attendance charts with 26,672 fans turning out to demonstrate their support per match.
The latest milestone marks the second time that a spectator attendance benchmark has been achieved in Qatar after 82,490 fans set a new record for an opening match in AFC Asian Cup™ history when title-holders Qatar defeated Lebanon at the spectacular Lusail Stadium on 12 January.
https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc ... ecord.html
More fans have attended the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ than any other edition in the tournament’s 68-year history
Doha: The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ has set a new total attendance record of 1.06 million after 63,753 passionate fans packed the Al Bayt Stadium to witness defending champions Qatar emerge victorious over Palestine in the Round of 16 on Monday.
The 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel officially surpassed the previous spectatorship record of 1.04 million that was set nearly two decades ago when the showpiece was held in China PR in 2004.
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John said: “From the very beginning, we knew that the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ would take its place as the most accessible and engaging edition in the tournament’s history. Football has the undeniable power to unite communities and nowhere is that more palpable than right here in Qatar on Asia’s most prestigious stage.
“This achievement is a tribute to our passionate fans and our dear friends from the Qatar Football Association and the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee, and the AFC would like to extend our deep sense of gratitude to all our stakeholders and the people of Qatar for their unrivalled and warm hospitality.”
For Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ Local Organising Committee (LOC), record breaking attendances are a testament to Qatar’s ability to host world class sporting events: “Once again, Qatar has reaffirmed its place as a global sporting capital. Our modern infrastructure and operational experience have enabled us to deliver yet another accessible and culturally engaging tournament to the highest standards.”
He added: “We’re delighted to be setting records this early in the tournament. With 11 matches still to go, the best is yet to come, with many teams showcasing exceptional performances.”
After 40 matches, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, which very recently also eclipsed the historic 1.5 billion mark in terms of digital engagement, currently ranks second in the average attendance charts with 26,672 fans turning out to demonstrate their support per match.
The latest milestone marks the second time that a spectator attendance benchmark has been achieved in Qatar after 82,490 fans set a new record for an opening match in AFC Asian Cup™ history when title-holders Qatar defeated Lebanon at the spectacular Lusail Stadium on 12 January.
Fixtures, 31 January
HT: Bahrain 0-1 Japan
Japan had the majority of the possession, and took the lead as a long range shot hit the post and Doan scored the rebound.
Japan had the majority of the possession, and took the lead as a long range shot hit the post and Doan scored the rebound.
Full time: Bahrain 1-3 Japan
An errant back pass by the Bahrain defense went to Kubo, whose goal was initially ruled out for offside, but VAR confirmed it was valid. Another defensive mixup by Japan during a set-piece saw goalkeeper Suzuki and forward Ueda collide, and the ball went off Ueda for an own goal, but Ueda soon restored the two-goal cushion with his fourth goal of the tournament.
Japan, who have reached the quarter-finals of all nine editions since 1992, will play the winner of IR Iran vs Syria.
An errant back pass by the Bahrain defense went to Kubo, whose goal was initially ruled out for offside, but VAR confirmed it was valid. Another defensive mixup by Japan during a set-piece saw goalkeeper Suzuki and forward Ueda collide, and the ball went off Ueda for an own goal, but Ueda soon restored the two-goal cushion with his fourth goal of the tournament.
Japan, who have reached the quarter-finals of all nine editions since 1992, will play the winner of IR Iran vs Syria.
We were very close to a huge upset, but Syria failed to get a winning goal while having a numerical advantage in the extra-time against Iran and lost on penalties.
Iran will face favourites Japan without Taremi. Japan on the other side is playing without a GK, Zion Suzuki is amateurish.
Iran will face favourites Japan without Taremi. Japan on the other side is playing without a GK, Zion Suzuki is amateurish.
Full time: IR Iran 1-1 Syria
IR Iran won 5-3 on penalties
(Forgot to post during the match, so here is the full summary)
A game of penalties. Taremi was pushed in the box, and he converted the penalty kick himself to give the Iranians a half time lead. A second half penalty awarded to Syria, after VAR overturned an offside call, was scored by Khrbin. Taremi was sent off for his second yellow card during stoppage time, which means he will be suspended for the quarter-final. No goals in extra time, so the match was decided by penalty kicks. The five Iranian penalties were all struck well and scored, while the second penalty by the Syrians were saved by the goalkeeper, so Iran survived playing extra time with an numerical disadvantage.
IR Iran continued their streak of finishing in the top eight in all Asian Cups they participated in (they withdrew or did not qualify for the first three editions between 1956 and 1964, and in 1992, they were eliminated in the group stage of an eight-team tournament). They now face Japan, in a repeat of the 2019 semi-final which they lost 0-3.
IR Iran won 5-3 on penalties
(Forgot to post during the match, so here is the full summary)
A game of penalties. Taremi was pushed in the box, and he converted the penalty kick himself to give the Iranians a half time lead. A second half penalty awarded to Syria, after VAR overturned an offside call, was scored by Khrbin. Taremi was sent off for his second yellow card during stoppage time, which means he will be suspended for the quarter-final. No goals in extra time, so the match was decided by penalty kicks. The five Iranian penalties were all struck well and scored, while the second penalty by the Syrians were saved by the goalkeeper, so Iran survived playing extra time with an numerical disadvantage.
IR Iran continued their streak of finishing in the top eight in all Asian Cups they participated in (they withdrew or did not qualify for the first three editions between 1956 and 1964, and in 1992, they were eliminated in the group stage of an eight-team tournament). They now face Japan, in a repeat of the 2019 semi-final which they lost 0-3.
Quarter-finalists
Quarter-final bracket
Quarter-finals
Friday
Tajikistan v Jordan
Venue: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
Kick-off: 14:30 (UTC+3)
Australia v Korea Republic
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium (Al Wakrah)
Kick-off: 18:30 (UTC+3)
Saturday
IR Iran v Japan
Venue: Education City Stadium (Al Rayyan)
Kick-off: 14:30 (UTC+3)
Qatar v Uzbekistan
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)
Kick-off: 18:30 (UTC+3)
Quarter-final bracket
Quarter-finals
Friday
Tajikistan v Jordan
Venue: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
Kick-off: 14:30 (UTC+3)
Australia v Korea Republic
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium (Al Wakrah)
Kick-off: 18:30 (UTC+3)
Saturday
IR Iran v Japan
Venue: Education City Stadium (Al Rayyan)
Kick-off: 14:30 (UTC+3)
Qatar v Uzbekistan
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)
Kick-off: 18:30 (UTC+3)
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Taremi, expert in diving. Happy to see him off such matchamenina wrote: ↑Wed Jan 31, 2024 20:32 Full time: IR Iran 1-1 Syria
IR Iran won 5-3 on penalties
(Forgot to post during the match, so here is the full summary)
A game of penalties. Taremi was pushed in the box, and he converted the penalty kick himself to give the Iranians a half time lead. A second half penalty awarded to Syria, after VAR overturned an offside call, was scored by Khrbin. Taremi was sent off for his second yellow card during stoppage time, which means he will be suspended for the quarter-final. No goals in extra time, so the match was decided by penalty kicks. The five Iranian penalties were all struck well and scored, while the second penalty by the Syrians were saved by the goalkeeper, so Iran survived playing extra time with an numerical disadvantage.
IR Iran continued their streak of finishing in the top eight in all Asian Cups they participated in (they withdrew or did not qualify for the first three editions between 1956 and 1964, and in 1992, they were eliminated in the group stage of an eight-team tournament). They now face Japan, in a repeat of the 2019 semi-final which they lost 0-3.
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