'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Jordan's run to Saturday's Asian Cup final is all the more remarkable for the decrepit state of football infrastructure at home and the financial struggles of domestic teams and players. There are hopes that no matter what happens on Saturday in Doha, Jordan's Asian Cup could be a turning point for the sport in the football-mad country of 11 million people. Jordan's top division, the Pro League, is professional but wages can be so low that players are forced to take up second jobs in security or government offices in the capital Amman. Sixteen of the Asian Cup squad play in Jordan's domestic league, with others in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq, Malaysia and Qatar.

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Ammouta, who led Jordan to maiden AFC Asian Cup final, parts ways with team
6 months ago

Ammouta, who led Jordan to maiden AFC Asian Cup final, parts ways with team

The Hindu  

Jordan parted ways with coach Hussein Ammouta by mutual consent after the Moroccan, who guided it to its maiden Asian Cup final requested a contract termination, the country’s football association said on Saturday. Ammouta, who was heavily criticised when Jordan finished 2023 without a win in seven games, led an unheralded Jordan side to its first Asian Cup final earlier …

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 …

AFC Asian Cup Final: Akram Afif hat-trick fires Qatar to back-to-back titles, victory over Jordan
10 months, 2 weeks 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 beats Jordan 3-1 to successfully defend Asian Cup crown
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Qatar beats Jordan 3-1 to successfully defend Asian Cup crown

ABC  

In short: Qatar has defeated Jordan 3-1 to claim back-to-back Asian Cup victories. Qatar has defeated Jordan 3-1 to claim back-to-back Asian Cup victories. Qatar has won its second consecutive men's Asian Cup after beating Jordan 3-1 in the final in front of 86,492 spectators at Lusail Stadium. Jordan was playing in its first Asian Cup final, but it was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists

Hindustan Times  

“Football, bloody hell!” turns 25 this year and Alex Ferguson’s quip after the 1998-99 Champions League final is an apt description of how the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup have unfolded on way to this weekend’s finish. The assist for Yazan Al-Naimat’s superbly chipped opening goal was also his as Jordan, ranked 87th to South Korea’s 23, …

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the most famous wins for Jordan as they brushed aside Asian football giants South Korea on their way …

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea 2-0
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea 2-0

Associated Press  

AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — Up against one of the pre-tournament favorites, Jordan reached the final of the Asian Cup for the first time after stunning South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. “I believe the main thing I told my players was not to respect the South Korean team more than you should,” Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta said afterward. We didn’t get to …

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Who: Jordan vs South Korea What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against each other in the group stage, South …

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: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time

The Hindu  

Jordan set up a semifinal against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan’s fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday. It was tough on charismatic Croatian coach Petar Segrt and his Tajikistan team, which was the lowest-ranked side left in Qatar and won plenty of new friends in its first Asian Cup. Jordan, ranked 87 to …

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