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      Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Quarter Final - Qatar v Uzbekistan - Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - February 3, 2024 Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout REUTERS / Molly Darlington
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      Playmaker has been one of the stars of the tournament as hosts set out to clinch place in final where Jordan await

      FootballFebruary 07, 2024
      DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 06: Musa Al-Taamari of Jordan celebrates victory following the AFC Asian Cup semi final match between Jordan and South Korea at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on February 06, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
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      History-makers Jordan reach their first Asian Cup final

      Goals from Al Naimat and Al Taamari give Hussein Ammouta's side victory in semi-final

      FootballFebruary 06, 2024
      Yazan Al Naimat celebrates after Jordan's Asian Cup quarter-final win over Tajikistan. Getty Images
      Jordan hope for another twist in stirring Asian Cup tale

      Jurgen Klinsmann's side will provide ultimate test for team that had never previously gone beyond last eight

      FootballFebruary 06, 2024
      Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt has won many admirers in Qatar. Reuters
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      Surprise packages Tajikistan aim to keep dreaming at Asian Cup

      Charismatic coach Petar Segrt has eyes on semi-final spot after remarkable run in Qatar

      FootballFebruary 02, 2024
      Saudi Arabia head coach Roberto Mancini said his team have much to improve after exiting the Asian Cup on penalties to South Korea. Getty
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      Italian believed match had ended when Abdulrahman Ghareeb's spot-kick was saved as Saudis exit Asian Cup in last 16

      FootballJanuary 31, 2024
      AL RAYYAN, QATAR - JANUARY 30: Players of Saudi Arabia stand dejected in defeat after the penalty shootout during the AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea at Education City Stadium on January 30, 2024 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone / Getty Images)
      Camera17
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      Roberto Mancini's side so close to victory before late equaliser took last-16 clash into extra time

      FootballJanuary 30, 2024
      Paulo Bento saw his team knocked out of the Asian Cup at the last-16 stage by Tajikistan. AFP
      UAE a work in progress and Bento should be allowed to continue

      National team's early Asian Cup exit was a huge disappointment but another change of coach is not the answer - for now

      FootballJanuary 30, 2024
      DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 29: Nizar Al Rashdan of Jordan celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 match between Iraq and Jordan at Khalifa International Stadium on January 29, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)
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      Jordan score twice in stoppage time to beat Iraq in Asian Cup

      Yazan Al Arab and Nizar Al Rashdan score deep into injury time to clinch thrilling 3-2 win

      FootballJanuary 29, 2024
      United Arab Emirates' coach Paulo Bento gives instructions to his players during the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
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      Paulo Bento turns focus to World Cup after UAE's Asian Cup exit

      National team's last-16 elimination to Tajikistan on Sunday increases pressure on the manager

      FootballJanuary 29, 2024
      Iraq's Amir Al Ammari during the Asian Cup match against Japan at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan. Getty Images
      ExclusiveAmir Al Ammari: Iraq 'like one family' in pursuit of Asian Cup glory

      Jesus Casas's team face Jordan in last-16 clash hoping to emulate 2007 heroics

      FootballJanuary 29, 2024
      United Arab Emirates' Bader Nasser, left, and United Arab Emirates' goalkeeper Khalid Eisa react after Tajikistan's Alisher Shukurov scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout at the end of the the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates, at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
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      Heartbreak for UAE as Tajikistan clinch Asian Cup quarter-final spot

      Paulo Bento’s team put up valiant fight in absence of Ali Mabkhout

      FootballJanuary 28, 2024
      Iraq coach Jesus Casas, right, celebrates with his players after their Asian Cup Group D victory over Indonesia. Reuters
      Iraq need 'perfect' match to beat Jordan in Asian Cup

      Manager Jesus Casas warns his side they must not underestimate opponents as they aim to repeat 2007 glory

      FootballJanuary 28, 2024
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      UAE Asian Cup talking points: Mabkhout's role and midfield balance

      National team take on Tajikistan on last-16 clash on Sunday

      FootballJanuary 28, 2024
      UAE coach Paulo Bento reacts during the Asian Cup group-stage draw against Palestine on January 18, 2024. AFP
      Bento warns UAE it would be big mistake to underestimate Tajikistan

      National team take on tournament debutants at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in last-16 clash on Sunday

      FootballJanuary 27, 2024
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