AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia
1 year, 7 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India in Group B with Syria, Uzbekistan and Australia

The Hindu  

India was drawn in group B in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 at the Katara Opera House in Doha on Thursday. | Photo Credit: REUTERS This will be India’s fifth appearance in the AFC Asian Cup, with the Blue Tigers having participated at the continental level in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019 previously. “This is the first time that India has qualified for consecutive editions of the AFC Asian Cup, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for our country to be back at this stage. Complete breakdown of groups in the AFC Asian Cup: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F Qatar Australia Iran Japan Korea Saudi Arabia China Uzb UAE Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Tajikistan Syria Hong Kong Iraq Jordan Kyrgyz Republic Lebanon India Palestine Vietnam Bahrain Oman “Asia has come a long way, in terms of football.

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Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents

The Hindu  

Manolo Marquez’s India has been drawn in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers along with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh. Sportstar looks at India’s opponents ahead of the qualifiers 1) Hong Kong India has previously faced Hong Kong in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers in Kolkata in 2022. Westwood foiled India’s chances of advancing to the third round …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers: India in Group C with Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangladesh

The Hindu  

India was grouped with Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangladesh in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, starting in March. India is the higher-ranked side in the group at 127, while Hong Kong is 29 places below at 156, Singapore at 161 and Bangladesh at 185. READ | Analysing India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers opponents India played …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Live streaming info; Which pot is India in?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Live streaming info; Which pot is India in?

The Hindu  

The draw for the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. So far, 18 teams have qualified for the tournament, and the remaining six will be determined through the third round of qualifiers, which will begin in March next year. The winners of each …

India likely to start Asian Cup Qualifiers prep on March 14 after Manolo Marquez’s meeting with AIFF
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India likely to start Asian Cup Qualifiers prep on March 14 after Manolo Marquez’s meeting with AIFF

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national football team could start its preparatory camp for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on March 14, the All India Football Federation announced on Sunday. I am sure with the kind of preparations we have planned, the National Team will do well in the Asian Cup qualifiers,” the India and FC Goa coach said. On …

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Which pot is India in after the latest FIFA rankings?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

AFC Asian Cup 2027 third round qualifiers draw: Which pot is India in after the latest FIFA rankings?

The Hindu  

The draw for the third round of qualifiers for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup will take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 9, 2024. The winners of each group will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. RELATED: Manolo Marquez disappointed with draw but certain that India will qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2027 How …

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026, AFC Qualifiers Round 3: What are the qualifying matches from Asia in this international break?

The Hindu  

The third round of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will return from November 14 onwards in this international break, with fixtures from Matchday 5 and 6 taking place. The top two teams in each of the three groups will earn direct berths for the quadrennial football showpiece, while the third and fourth place teams will advance …

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 21
1 month, 1 week ago

AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 to be held in Australia from March 1 to 21

The Hindu  

The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will take place between March 1-21, Football Australia announced on Wednesday, with five stadiums to be used across the Gold Coast, Perth and Sydney. Featuring Asia’s top 12 teams, the tournament will be played at Gold Coast Stadium, Parramatta Stadium and Stadium Australia in Sydney and Perth Stadium and Perth Rectangular Stadium. “Hosting this premier …

ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024 to be played in UAE from November 29, India to open campaign against Pakistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024 to be played in UAE from November 29, India to open campaign against Pakistan

The Hindu  

The Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2024 will begin on November 29 and in the United Arab Emirates, across Sharjah and Dubai, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Friday. The tournament comprises five full members of the International Cricket Council, namely India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and the top-three teams from the Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup 2023, Nepal, Japan …

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AFC Rethinks Club Competition Format, Gives Time for Development

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is considering giving its revamped club competitions more time to develop before further amendments are considered. The opening phase of the Asian Champions League Elite will be extended to allow the league to establish itself and give teams time to prepare for the competition. The number of teams participating in the Asian Champions League Two …

India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup
Top News
2 months ago

India A vs UAE LIVE: Tilak Varma's Men's T20 Rising Against UAE in Emerging Asia Cup

Firstpost  

India A will look to maintain their winning streak against UAE in the second match of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Tilak Varma's top-order batting will be crucial for the Boys in Blue to secure a place in the semi-finals. India A's bowling attack led by Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore and Rahul Chahar will be looking to restrict UAE's scoring …

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fighting India lose 0-1 to formidable Iran in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Hindu  

A fighting India went down by a solitary goal to four-time champions Iran in their second group match at the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday. After keeping their formidable rivals at bay for most part of the match, the Indians finally conceded a goal in the 88th minute when Yousef Mazraeh managed to beat goalkeeper Priyansh Dubey in …

Asia Cup to return to India after 34 years in 2025; venues, dates yet to be finalised
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia Cup to return to India after 34 years in 2025; venues, dates yet to be finalised

Hindustan Times  

Asia Cup is set to return to India after 34 years in 2025, as the country will host the T20 edition of the tournament. The Indian team celebrates after clinching the Asia Cup in 2023 The tournament will feature 13 matches with six teams, likely India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, and a sixth team that will emerge from …

New AFC Asian champions to earn 100 cr in prize money in club competition revamp
6 months ago

New AFC Asian champions to earn 100 cr in prize money in club competition revamp

The Hindu  

The winners of the new Asian Champions League Elite will pocket a minimum of $12 million, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday in a major boost to club football in the region. The first prize is a three-fold increase from the sum won by Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates in May in the final edition of the Asian …

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India
6 months, 1 week ago

AFC partners with FanCode to stream Asian football tournaments in India

The Hindu  

The Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday announced its partnership with streaming platform FanCode for the 2025-2028 cycle in India. As part of the agreement, FanCode will stream all upcoming AFC national team and club competitions for the 2025-2028 cycle, including the AFC Asian Qualifiers, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 and 2028, amongst …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup

The Hindu  

It’s the final matchday of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 as lot of sides will be giving one last push to make it to the third round. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Qatar vs India FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier The Blue Tigers have to at least juice out a draw against the mighty …

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained

India TV News  

The Indian football team is looking for a dream entry into the FIFA World Cup. India have a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada but their chances as very slim, especially after their goalless draw against Kuwait a few days ago, which was also Sunil Chhetri's final International match in the …

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?
7 months ago

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

Live Mint  

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata, India’s head coach, Igor Stimac, has finalized a squad of 27 players for the skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last game. “Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest,” he added. The group’s top two teams will …

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan, Uzbekistan enter AFC U23 Asian Cup final and confirm Olympic berths

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia and Iraq will fight for the last remaining Olympic football spot in the U23 Asian Cup bronze medal match. Japan and Uzbekistan will meet in the final of the AFC Under 23 Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar after securing 2-0 wins over Iraq and Indonesia in their respective semifinals. The last remaining Olympic football slot from the Asian region …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup
8 months, 1 week ago

China loses to 10-man Japan in U23 Asian Cup

China Daily  

China's Behram Abduweli goes for the ball against Japanese player Kuryu Matsuki during their U23 Asian Cup group match in Doha, Qatar on April 16, 2024. DOHA -- With Kuryu Matsuki's early goal, a 10-man Japan team sailed to a 1-0 victory over China in the first round of group stage of the U23 Asian Cup here on Tuesday. The …

ISL 2023-24: Which Indian Clubs Will Play in AFC Competitions? Format Explained
8 months, 1 week ago

ISL 2023-24: Which Indian Clubs Will Play in AFC Competitions? Format Explained

The Hindu  

The league phase of the Indian Super League 2023-24 has reached its fag end, with two teams, Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, locking horns for the League Winners Shield at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday. Follow the ISL 2023-24 match here: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City LIVE SCORE On the other hand, …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
10 months, 1 week ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

AP PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the Asian Cup in Qatar
10 months, 1 week ago

AP PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the Asian Cup in Qatar

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — After four weeks filled with drama and upset, the Asian Cup ended with host nation and defending champion Qatar celebrating its second consecutive title. South Korea’s fan waits for the start of the Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Australia and South Korea at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. South Korea’s …

AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif hat-trick fires Qatar to back-to-back titles, victory over Jordan
10 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif hat-trick fires Qatar to back-to-back titles, victory over Jordan

Firstpost  

Hosts Qatar retained the Asian Cup with a 3-1 win on Saturday against surprise packages Jordan as Akram Afif scored a hat-trick of penalties. “It’s about the feeling that the team and people are behind me.” Jordan were in their first Asian Cup final and contesting the biggest match in their history. Qatar responded almost immediately however, and Afif produced …

Qatar keep AFC Asian Cup trophy at home with 3-1 win over Jordan
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar keep AFC Asian Cup trophy at home with 3-1 win over Jordan

Al Jazeera  

Qatar became the first country in 20 years to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles with a 3-1 win over Jordan. Lusail Stadium, Qatar – The world’s eyes were on the majestic Lusail Stadium once again as it played host to another historic final that saw hosts Qatar hold on to their Asian Cup crown against first-time finalists Jordan. The country’s …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan

Firstpost  

An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history. Few would have predicted it would come down to a decider between a Qatar side who swapped coaches one month before the Asian Cup and a Jordan team ranked 87 in …

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Here’s what happened when Qatar last played in the final in 2019

The Hindu  

Defending champion Qatar is set to feature in the AFC Asian Cup final for the second time in a row as it faces Jordan in front of home fans on Saturday, February 10. The last time Qatar was in the AFCON final, it faced one of the tournament favourites Japan in 2019 and beat the Southeast Asian side 3-1 and …

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes

New Indian Express  

DOHA: An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup. Eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth are up for grabs for Asian Football Confederation sides at the expanded 48-team World Cup in the United …

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Qatar defend title after Akram Afif hat-trick secures 3-1 win over Jordan in final

India Today  

Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan on Saturday. Yazan Al Naimat had levelled the game in the second half, but Qatar was awarded two penalties on video review and Afif showed no nerves to convert on both occasions. Final match result between Jordan and …

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final

Al Jazeera  

Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns. Who: Jordan vs Qatar What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 final When: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar After nearly a month of high-octane football, featuring several surprises and upsets, the AFC Asian Cup is …

Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan. Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar – Qatar’s dream of winning a second successive Asian title, and doing it in front of their home crowd, has reached its final destination after the hosts fought their way past Asian giants Iran in the second semifinal of …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran stars facing ‘last dance’ in semifinals against Qatar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran stars facing ‘last dance’ in semifinals against Qatar

The Hindu  

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing “the last dance” as it prepares to meet host and holder Qatar in Wednesday’s Asian Cup semifinal. “We have to use the opportunity and give everything to beat Qatar and reach the final.” Iran came roaring back from a goal down in the quarterfinals to beat Japan. But …

Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview

Al Jazeera  

Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal. Who: Iran vs Qatar What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6pm Where: Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar Qatar coach Tintin Marquez Lopez says his side will face their “toughest test” in the defence of their Asian …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title

The Hindu  

Jordan will make a slice of history when it faces Son Heung-min’s South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while the host and the holder Qatar plays Iran in the other semifinal. But Jordan held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, with Jurgen Klinsmann’s side salvaging a draw in injury time when Yazan Al-Arab deflected Hwang In-beom’s shot …

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Nobody laughing at quarterfinalists Tajikistan now, says coach Segrt ahead of Jordan clash
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2024: Nobody laughing at quarterfinalists Tajikistan now, says coach Segrt ahead of Jordan clash

The Hindu  

Tajikistan feels like they have already won the Asian Cup twice by qualifying for the last 16 and the quarterfinals on its tournament debut, and it will continue to dream about advancing further, coach Petar Segrt said on Thursday. Tajikistan qualified for the last 16 with a late win over Lebanon in the group stage and then won over 2019 …

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form
11 months ago

Asian Cup: India overwhelmed by injuries and poor form

Hindustan Times  

The triumph of the underdog is sport’s best story because it has every element of an unequal contest. Which is why it shouldn’t surprise that India couldn’t pull off one in the 2024 Asian Cup football tournament. India's starting eleven pose for the group picture before the start of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group B football match Based …

Asian Cup: Syria overpower India to enter round of 16
11 months ago

Asian Cup: Syria overpower India to enter round of 16

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: And so it ended. Their record at the 2023 Asian Cup reads three played, zero won, zero scored and five shots on target in the entire tournament. Their brief trip to Qatar ended with a 0-1 reverse to Syria in their final group game at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Tuesday. It was not as one-sided …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Full points table LIVE, goals scored, goal difference, best third-placed teams
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Full points table LIVE, goals scored, goal difference, best third-placed teams

The Hindu  

The 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup is underway in Doha, Qatar on January 12. Lebanon 3 0 1 2 1 5 -4 1 Group B No.s Teams Matches Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points 1. India 3 0 0 3 0 6 -6 0 Group C No.s Teams Matches Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points 1. …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Al-Haydos’ spectacular volley sees host Qatar finish group stage in style; China must wait

The Hindu  

Asian Cup host Qatar finished its group stage in style on Monday with a spectacular volley from Hassan Al-Haydos for a 1-0 win over China, which is on the brink of elimination from the tournament. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 “In the three games we played, we missed a lot of chances every game,” China coach …

India face Syria test in Asian Cup
11 months ago

India face Syria test in Asian Cup

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: It has not been the best AFC Asian Cup 2023 for Igor Stimac and his team. The Blue Tigers will now face Syria in their final group game at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Tuesday, no doubt hoping to salvage a happy memory from a tournament that has not even seen them score a goal. Ever …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
11 months ago

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck

Hindustan Times  

Where the last World Cup began, at a stadium that resembles a nomad’s tent, India will close their group stage in the 2024 Asian Cup on Tuesday. For the first time since reaching Doha Stimac has a full squad For a team which conceded five goals and scored none in two games at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, that could mean …

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India looks for win against Syria to keep knockout qualification hopes alive

The Hindu  

India will look to beat the odds and hope for qualification into the knockouts when it faces Syria in its last group-stage game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. CHECK | How can India qualify for AFC Asian Cup knockouts? India travelled to Qatar without defender Anwar Ali, winger Ashique Kuruniyan, midfielder Jeakson …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Syria team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Syria team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

The Eagles of Qasioun, as the Syrian football team is known, is virtually out of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup after two matches. Hector Cuper and European Experience Hector Cuper as a manager arguably ranks top among his contemporaries in the team’s AFC Asian Cup group. Having played only two World Cup qualifying matches; winning 1-0 against North Korea and …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Saudi Arabia toil into last-16, Thailand inch closer

Firstpost  

Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia reached the Asian Cup knockout rounds on Sunday with a laboured 2-0 win over a Kyrgyzstan side who played most of the second half with nine men. - Thailand blunt Oman - Thailand coach Masatada Ishii was “really happy” with a point after his side held a blunt Oman goalless. At the other end, Buriram United …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran through to last 16 with narrow win over Hong Kong
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Iran through to last 16 with narrow win over Hong Kong

The Hindu  

Iran booked its place in the Asian Cup last 16 when they beat Hong Kong 1-0 in a Group C game on Friday at the Khalifa International Stadium where Mehdi Ghayedi scored the winner. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Iran dominated possession and had several opportunities to extend their lead but failed to convert their chances …

How can India qualify for the round of 16 of AFC Asian Cup 2023?
11 months ago

How can India qualify for the round of 16 of AFC Asian Cup 2023?

The Hindu  

India’s campaign at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 is all but over after consecutive defeats, to Australia and Uzbekistan, at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium over the last week. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Of the 24 teams participating in this edition of the tournament, the top two teams from each group and the four best …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan hammer India's knockout chances with dominant 3-0 win
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan hammer India's knockout chances with dominant 3-0 win

India TV News  

India's hopes for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 knockouts dealt with a huge blow with a 0-3 defeat against Uzbekistan at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Akash Mishra, Anirudh Thapa and Naroem Mahesh came in the starting eleven for the Blue Tigers after missing the first match but star midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad remained out injured. The third goal of the …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

News 18  

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a “coupe of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. “We do have a couple of players with some issues after the Australia game, so …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan team preview, squad, previous performance, key players
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Uzbekistan team preview, squad, previous performance, key players

The Hindu  

A team that shows a lot of promise every time it steps onto the field, the White Wolves, as the Uzbekistan national team is called, will once again have a lot of expectations placed on its shoulders in the AFC Asian Cup 2023. AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan preview Previous AFC Asian Cup appearances: 1996, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019 …

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac

News 18  

Igor Stimac says that India’s massed ranks of vocal fans can be the difference when his underdogs face a tough Uzbekistan test at the Asian Cup in Qatar on Thursday. “We are expecting a huge number, an even bigger number now in this match,” the India coach, a former international defender for Croatia, said on Wednesday. Stimac, part of the …

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